419 scam: DR Chris Ogbechie <honggang@gdcg.com.cn> DIAMOND BANK PAYMENT

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "terrorist clearance certificate" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348181329628
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- uzoma.diamondbank@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: DR Chris Ogbechie <honggang@gdcg.com.cn>
Reply-To: <uzoma.diamondbank@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2016 11:15:18 -0600
Subject: DIAMOND BANK PAYMENT

ttn: Beneficiary,

ttn: Beneficiary,

I am Dr Chris Ogbechie,the chirman of Diamond Bank PLC Nigeria. This is to

bring to your notice that my office has taking over all the fund

Transaction originated from any part of African/ Europe and Asia

counties etc. as Contract payment,Fund inheritance and Lottery Winning

due to Unauthorized/incapability of financial Institutions/security

companies In releasing such huge sum of fund due to Fraud, terrorist

and money Laundry activities going on world wide.

The World Bank Group has Mandated the Diamond Bank Nigeria via my Office

to release funds to beneficiaries through Cash delivery, Hence Your

Name appears as one of The fund beneficiaries whom their fund was

successfully cleared recently From Terrorist and Money laundry and

your money will be released to you Through International Cashier's

Bank Draft that will be cashable from any International Bank in your

country or cash delivery been the only way you would receive Your

money to avoid paying on high charges. As regard to this arrangement,

you are advised to contact the group managing director/ chief executive officer diamond bank MR. UZOMA DOZIE

through his direct email:( uzoma.diamondbank@gmail.com ) Contact MR.UZOMA DOZIE with the contact information below. the group managing director/ chief executive officer diamond bank PLC Nigeria.

name: MR. uzoma dozie

Direct email:( uzoma.diamondbank@gmail.com)

DIRECT TEL: +2348181329628.

You are therefore advised to forward your direct telephone numbers,

Your complete name and your house address to MR. uzoma dozie for

Immediate release of your fund to you Most importantly be aware that

($3.5Million Dollars) Only was allocated to you,

Be also informed that the Fund Approvals and authorization document

Including Anti-terrorist Clearance Certificate was issued in your name

and has been handed over to MR.UZOMA DOZIE to release to you.

Finally, MR.UZOMA DOZIE is standby to receive your communication

and Release your fund to you through Cash delivery without further

delay. Make your contact directly to him through Email contact any

time because we are working 24 Hours to be able to meet with the

mandate given by the World Bank,

Thanks for your maximum

cooperation. Chris Ogbechie

the chirman of Diamond Bank PLC Nigeria.

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