419 scam: "Lt gen bello osagie"<belloosagie@gov.org> DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY PAYMENT

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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.
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. )
- "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.
- +2347033617007
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.
- ltbelloosagie@googlemail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Lt gen bello osagie" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ltbelloosagie@googlemail.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:38:58 +0100
Subject: DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY PAYMENT

THE PRESIDENCY
FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA Aso Rock villa,
Asokoro District,
Abuja

CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY PAYMENT

ATTENTION BENEFICIARY: Based on our investigation department, we wish
to warn You against some Miscreants, Hoodlums and Touts who go about
scamming innocent People by claiming to be who they are not and thereby
tarnishing the image of This wonderful country.

I am Lt General Bello Osagie (Rtd), National Security Adviser to the
new Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar\'Adua. I am delighted to inform
you that The contract panel which just concluded it seating in Abuja
just released your Name as listed below among contractors to benefit
from the Diplomatic Immunity
Payment. This Panel was primarily delegated to investigate manipulated
contract 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 contractor while
auditing was going on.Your contract 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 Federal Government of Nigeria
have stopped further Payment through bank to bank transfer due to
contractors numerous peti tions to United Nations against Nigeria on
wrong payment and diversion of contract funds To different accounts. In
this regards,
we are going to send your contract part Payment of
10Million USD. To you via our accredited shipping company and I have
Secured every needed document to cover the money while the diplomat
will get it Delivered to you right in your door step.

Note: The money is coming on 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 boxes are 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 house Address and your identity such as, international
passport or drivers license and Your mobile phone and telephone number,
The Diplomatic Agent will travel with It. He will call you immediately
he arrives to your country\'s airport.

I Hope you understand me. Kindly get back to me today and reconfirm
that there is no mistake in your details listed above
1) Your full name.
2) Phone, fax and mobile #.
3) Company name, position and address.
4) Profession, age and marital status.
5) Copy of int\'l passport, driver’s lisence, or any valid ID card via
e-mail Attachment.

Bear in mind that the diplomat does not know the original cont ents 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.

private Email:ltbelloosagie@googlemail.com

And I will let you know how far I have gone with the arrangement. I
will secure The Diplomatic Immunity Clearance Certificate (D.I.C.C)
which will make him pass Every custom check points all over the world
without any hitches.

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.

Best Regards,
Lt General Bello Osagie (Rtd).
National Security Adviser to the President
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Tel+2347033617007

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