419 scam: "Randell Peat"<randel_peat@yahoo.co.uk> 99.51.19.245

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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:

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. )
- ",500,000" (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)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "farida mzamber waziri" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real EFCC does not contact victims to offer to get their money back because that is near impossible. )
- "jamesokechwuku@secretary.net" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2348081301324 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Randell Peat" (may be fake)
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:08:37 -0800
Subject: 99.51.19.245

METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
NEW SCOTLAND YARD
BROADWAY
LONDON
SW1H 0BG
EMAIL: info@metropolitanpolice.co.uk
WEBSITE” http://www.met.police.uk/
OUR REF: GL-GWAS-005-31
16-03-10

Our Ref: GL-GWAS-005-31

Re: Payment Notice

Good Day,

I received your response to our previous email this morning and proper investigation was carried out both with the EFCC Executive Chairman, Chief Mrs. Farida Mzamber Waziri (AIG rtd) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Department. The Federal Bureau of Investigation made it clear to us that the actual amount of your outstanding payment is $8,550,299.00 Million USD and not $5,500,000.00 Million USD. They also informed us that you’ve paid for all charges and documents except your Fund Origin Clearance Certificate from the International Monetary Fund which must be obtained from Nigeria since your outstanding fund was originated from that same Nigeria

You’re strictly advice you contact the genuine secretary to the EFCC Executive Chairman, Chief Mrs. Farida Mzamber Waziri for safe and proper directive on how to apply for the Fund Origin Clearance Certificate from the International Monetary Fund office in Nigeria with immediate effect so this fund can be remitted into your bank account within two working days from today.

The Fund Origin Clearance Certificate will cost you approximately $500 USD but you’re to send Him the fee after the certificate is out because this is the instruction we gave to Him. Also make sure you get this scanned copy from Him for confirmation before sending the fee to Him for security reasons.

To this effect, you’re to contact her secretary for proper directive on how you can apply for this Fund Origin Clearance Certificate:

Contact Name: James M. Okechwuku
Contact E-mail: jamesokechwuku@secretary.net
Contact Telephone Number: +234-8081301324

We shall be expecting this document from you tomorrow couple with your bank details so your fund can be remitted into your bank account within two working days as stated above.

Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation in advance as we earnestly await your urgent response to this matter.

Best Regards,
METROPOLITAN POLICE SERVICE
NEW SCOTLAND YARD
BROADWAY
LONDON
SW1H 0BG

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