419 scam: "General Dennis Goodman Ret." <generalgoodmandennis16@urban-thelen.de> FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION CALL MEto

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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:
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (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)
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.
- 0112348057959409
- +2348057959409 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "General Dennis Goodman Ret." <generalgoodmandennis16@urban-thelen.de>
Reply-To: <dennisgoodman100@sify.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:44:37 +0330
Subject: FOR MORE INFORMATION AND CLARIFICATION CALL MEto

OFFICE OF THE SECURITY ADVISER TO THE PRESIDENT

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

ASO ROCK VILLA, ASOKORO DISTRICT, ABUJA-NIGERIA

Attn: Beneficiary

This Is To Notify You That After Our Meeting Today With Mr. President, Accountant General Of The Federation, Office Of The Senate House, And House Of Representatives, We Came To A Conclusion That We Have To Pay You The Sum Of Ten million, five hundred thousand united states dollars only As Your Contract Entitlement. The Payment Will Come To You Via cash Diplomatic Courier Service; Therefore You Are To Re-Confirm The Following:

1. Your full name

2. Full address(street address, city, state, zip code and country)

3. Direct Phone

4. Occupation, age and marital status

5. Copy of drivers license for identification

6. Nearest Airport

For more information or clarification, call me. Dial like this from your phone.+2348057959409 or 0112348057959409.

Yours Sincerely,

General Dennis Goodman (Ret.)

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