419 scam: "Niger Delta Dev. Commission"<buiz_nddc2008@libero.it> I need your Partnership in the proposed business

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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:
- "million 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "there is no risk involved" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
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.
- +2348020579272 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- officefile.nddcng@netcourrier.com (Netcourrier; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Niger Delta Dev. Commission" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <aeikpong.nddcng50@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:54:20 +0100
Subject: I need your Partnership in the proposed business

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The message/information contained herein is legally privileged and in ended only for the
addressee. Distribution or dissemination of the message therein is strictly prohibited.
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Dear Sir,

REQUEST FOR A MUTUAL BUSINESS TRANSACTION.

I am sincerely sorry for any inconvenience reading from an unknown fellow may cause you and your
esteemed establishment.

I am Arc. Esoetok Ikpong Ikpong Etteh, Executive Director, Projects, the Niger Delta Development
Commission (NDDC). The Niger Delta Commission as established in 2000 by the Federal Government of
Nigeria is aimed at developing and supporting community initiatives in sustainable livelihood improvement,
natural resources management and the provision of small-scale community infrastructure for the Nine
Niger Delta States of the Federation.

AREAS OF DEVELOPMENT.
* Road Projects * Water Projects * Schools projects * Jetties and Canalization * Electrification Projects
* Computer Training Programs * Hospital Projects

FUNDING
Budgetary Allocation & Excess Crude Oil Sales.

In my capacity as the Executive Director (Projects), I have in collaboration with the Director (Finance) and
the Managing Director/CEO earmarked some part of the allocation (derivations) for our personal use as we
are aware that this is a political appointment and as we are not going to remain in this office for life.

After our first quarter convention, I have been mandated to front for the group and negotiate with a reliable
foreign company or individual that can receive the earmarked sum (USD165, 000,000.00) ONE HUNDRED
AND SIXTY-FIVE MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY) for safe-keeping/possible investments in a
viable/blue-chip Company in your Country or any other Country of your choice, where Government Policies
favors foreign investments with minimal taxation.

AREAS OF INTEREST
*Production/Manufacturing *Real Estate *Hotelling/Tourism

As the case may be, we have decided to move the first installment of USD30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million
United States Dollars only) out of this earmarked sum as a start while the balance will follow subsequently
after the successful transfer of the first installment.

We will discuss your remuneration when I receive your response. There is no risk involved as all
machineries has been set rolling for the speedy and successful execution of this business, To ensure
the security of all concerned, all correspondences must be by electronic mail e-mail.

However, I want you to note that your area of business does not matter in the transaction rather, your
willingness and capability to handle the transaction.

Reply to my alternative email address: (officefile.nddcng@netcourrier.com)

Looking forward for your urgent response.

Yours faithfully,

Arc. Esoetok Ikpong Ikpong Etteh
234 802 057 9272

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