419 scam: THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE <shortman197@gmail.com> THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE!!

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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 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. )
- "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)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (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.
- +2348170294100

Fraud email example:

From: THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE <shortman197@gmail.com>
Reply-To: npfnigeria@fastservice.com
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2017 09:28:53 +0100
Subject: THE NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE!!

NIGERIAN POLICE FORCE
FRAUD/CONTRACT AND IDENTITY THEFT INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE
COMMAND FORCE HEADQUARTERS
LOUIS EDET HOUSE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
ABUJA NIGERIA
EMAIL: npfnigeria@cyberservices.com
Phone: +234-8170294100

Attn: Sir,

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

We received an instruction memo and letter few days ago from the New
York Police Department in America that your consignment box was
freight by DHL diplomat Courier Company was stopped by the United
States Joint Patrol Team in the Transport and Security Administration
Department, the letter also made us to understand that your
consignment box is due for urgent repatriation back to Africa
yesterday, however as I write you now the consignment box has your
particulars as evidence of proof of ownership, and it was returned
back to Africa early hours of today, and was deposited to my station.

This notification letter report is based on the returned of your
consignment box,and you are urgently advise to give urgent attention
to this development, Well, I have also contacted DHL office
headquarters to know why all these happened and I now understand the
reason why the consignment box has been having problems on transit
while in an attempt to reach you, the problem is very simple, it was
because all these while, you guys never employ a police constable to
follow up the delivery with a Police certified Extract Clearance
Report, well, there is one way to which this box right here could
reach you without long stories again, and that way is first of all
getting a Police Extract of this your consignment box thereafter I
will personally bring it to your house or assign a Police Constable to
escort the consignment box to your house.

As a member of the Federal Executive Council, I to traveled to USA
with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria to the DONALD TRUMP
Presidential Inauguration last week assuming your consignment box came
to my office earlier than this, I would have come to the state along
with it. Meanwhile, The cost of getting this consignment to your
doorstep is nothing to be compared to what you had spent before, the
only protocol to be observed is for you to get the Police Extract
Clearance Report of the consignment box, and this clearance
certificate shall cost you the sum of $500 and this is the only money
you have to pay for the consignment to get to you, however If you can
rally round and get just only $500 i will help you with all that
processes therein, I will also help you get the Police Extract and
transport the consignment alongside the entourage of the presidential
convoy, though it will be stressful on me, but i can help you do it if
you can send the sum $500 as early as possible..

I will use the money to settle the pilot and some officials so that
nobody will disturb the movement as we come to meet you in your house.

Finally, remember that the Police is your friend help us to serve you
better. Kindly open the attached file to view my working ID card,
although under normal circumstance as a Police Chief, I am not
supposed to disclose my ID card to civilian, but due to the fact that
you need to be sure of whom you are dealing with, that is why I had to
scan and attach it for your pursual and verification.

Here is the name of the recipient for the payment.

RECEIVER'S NAME: AGATA DONA
DESTINATION: LAGOS, NIGERIA
TEXT QUESTION: IN GOD
TEXT ANSWER: WE TRUST
AMOUNT: $500

If truely you want us to bring this consignment to your doorstep then
you have to find this money and send today to above given names so
that I can obtain a Police Extract Clearance that will enhance a
hitch-free delivery to your doorstep and the shipment shall be
delivered on tomorrow evening at your house, please also re-confirm
your personal home address and ID for easy identification upon
arrival, I shall also need to have your direct telephone number so
that I can call and reach you right from the airport.

1. YOUR FULL NAME..........................
2. YOUR TELEPHONE......
3. FAX...................................................
4. AGE...........
5. SEX....................................
6. YOUR OCCUPATION................................
7. YOUR ADDRESS........................

Thank you,
DIG HYACINTH DAGALA MEDGU,
ANTI-FRAUD SECTION The Anti-Fraud Section
Deputy Inspector General
of Force Head Quarters Abuja

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