419 scam: "Mr Babagana Monguno National Security Adviser to the President Federal Republic of Nigeria." <trade@metsil.com> PRESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTION REMINDER

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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:

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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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. )
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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.
- +2347061578603 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
- +2349066205623 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Babagana Monguno National Security Adviser to the President Federal Republic of Nigeria." <trade@metsil.com>
Reply-To: babagana_monguno@presidency.com
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:20:29 -0600
Subject: PRESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTION REMINDER

Office Of The National Security Advisor
Federal Republic Of Nigeria
Aso Rock Villa, Asokoro District,
Abuja-Nigeria.
Hotline: +234-90-66205623 ,Cell phone :+234-7061578603
http://www.abuja-ng.com/aso-rock.html

Attn: Honorable Beneficiary

I am Mr Babagana Monguno,National Security Advisor to the Nigerian
President Muhammadu Buhari - President and Commander-in-Chief. , (GCON) of
Federal Republic of Nigeria.I am delighted to inform you that the contract
panel which just concluded its seating in Abuja, just released your name
among listed beneficiaries to benefit from the Diplomatic Immunity
Payment. This Panel was primarily delegated to investigate manipulated
inheritance claims, contracts and over-invoiced payment as the effect has
eaten deep into the economy of our dear country.

However,we wish to bring to your notice that your contract profile is
still reflecting in our central computer as unpaid beneficiary while
auditing was going on. Your payment file was forwarded to my office by the
auditors as unclaimed fund, we wish to use this medium to inform you that
for the time being,the Federal Government of Nigeria have stopped further
payment through bank to bank transfer due to beneficiaries numerous
petitions to United Nations against Nigeria on wrong payment and diversion
of contract/inheritance funds to different accounts.

In this regards, we are going to send your contract part payment of $4.1
Million USD to you via our accredited shipping company and I have secured
every needed documents to cover the money while the diplomat will get it
delivered to you right in your door step.

Note: The money is coming in 2 security proof boxes. The boxes are sealed
with synthetic nylon seal and padded with machine. Please you don't have
to worry for anything as the transaction is 100% risk free.

The consignment will be coming with a Diplomatic agent,who will accompany
the boxes to your house address.All you need to do now is to send to me;
your full names, your full house address and your identity such as,
international passport or drivers license and your mobile or fixed
telephone number as the Diplomatic Agent will travel with it and will call
you immediately he arrives to your country's airport. I hope you
understand me.

Note that Name and address contact telephone Number to the Aso Rock
Presidential Villa Nigeria President Mrâ€‹ Muhammadu Buhari injunction
Senate House /The House of Representativesâ€‹/ National Assembly assigned
diplomat will be provided.

Bear in mind that the diplomat does not know the original contents of the
boxes. What l declared to them as the contents is Sensitive Photographic
Film Materials for security reasons. I did not declare money to them
please. If they call you and ask you the contents please tell them the
same thing Ok. I will let you know how far I have gone with this
arrangement.

Lastly,You as the worthy beneficary will secure the Diplomatic Immunity
Clearance Certificate (D.I.C.C) which will make him pass every custom
checkpoints to your resident address without any hitch. Confirm the
receipt of this message and send the requirements to me immediately
because your boxes are scheduled to leave as soon as we hear from you. I
can be reached on my direct official number:Hotline: +234-90-66205623
,Cell phone :+234-7061578603.

Best Regards,

Mr Babagana Monguno
National Security Adviser to the President
Federal Republic of Nigeria.

% President of the Senateâ€Ž: â€ŽBukola Sarakiâ€Ž ,%
Speaker of the House Rt. Hon. YAKUBU DOGARA .

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