419 scam: William Uchenna <williamuchenna1956@gmail.com> Attn Sir From the PA to Chief Diepreye

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "executive governor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- diepreyealamieyeseigha@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: William Uchenna <williamuchenna1956@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:03:25 -0700
Subject: Attn Sir From the PA to Chief Diepreye

How are you today?

I am Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, the former Governor of Bayelsa
State of Nigeria. I wish to discuss a business with you based on
safeguarding my funds into your bank account for investment in your
country. This deal will be highly private with both of us for my
security reasons because I was accused by my Government over an allege
money-laundering in London.

Below is the websites for your confirmation:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-09/17/content_3501642.htm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4253362.stm

The problem was caused by a Brazilian partner whom I intended to
transfer an amount of $120Million USD but later I discovered that he
wanted to divert my money with some people I don't know, so I reacted
and they alerted the Metropolitan police who arrested me at the
Heath-row Airport with the amount of $80 Million USD in cash because
he knew that the cash is with me at the airport, However after the
event in London, I was arrested in Nigeria impeached as an Executive
Governor and jailed since 2005, but I was released in 2008 by our Late
President Alhaji, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua who was a very
good friend of mine.

Since my release in 2008, I haven't done any business because I was
busy taking care of my health and addressing some political and family
issues but now I have decided to move my funds $72Million USD
deposited in cash in the vaults of security company. I extend an arm
of business with you in believe and trust that you will never let me
down neither in the future. I will give you the full details of my
plan upon the receipt of your response showing your honest interest to
co-operate with me and follow all my instruction.

Please write me through this Email: diepreyealamieyeseigha@yahoo.com
looking forward to hear from you soon.

Best Regards,
Chief Diepreye Alamieyeseigha.

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