419 scam: "Alex Jita" <alexjita@safe-mail.net> CONFIDENTIAL 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:

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.
- +2347084754050

Fraud email example:

From: "Alex Jita" <alexjita@safe-mail.net>
Reply-To: alexjita@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:07:42 +0100
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY PAYMENT

Aso Rock villa, Asokoro District, Abuja
Direct Security Line +Tel: +234-7084754050
CONFIDENTIAL DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY PAYMENT

I am General Alex Jita (Rtd), National Security Adviser to President UMARU
YAR'ADUA.I am delighted to inform you that the contract panel, which just
concluded it’s seating in Abuja just released your name amongst 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 petitions to United
Nations against Nigeria on wrong payment and diversion of contract funds to
different account.

In this regards we are going to send your contract part payment of (USD$10
Million) To you via our accredited shipping company and I have secured every
needed documents to cover the money. 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
Attach will travel with it. He will call you immediately he arrive your
country's airport. I hope you understand me.Please kindly get back to me
today also with the requested information’s so that we can proceed on this
matter as soon as possible.

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 license, or any valid ID card. Driver
license #

Note: The diplomat does not know the original contents 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.

Call me on my direct phone Tel: +234-7084754050 or email and I will let you
know how far I have gone with the arrangement. I will secure the Diplomatic
immunity clearance certificate which will make it pass every custom
checkpoint all over the world without hitch. Confirm the receipt of this
message and send the requirements to me immediately you receive this
message.

Please I need urgent reply because the boxes are schedule to live as soon as
we hear from you. Call me immediately.

Congratulations.

Best Regards,
General Alex Jita (Rtd).
National Security Adviser to the President
Federal Republic of Nigeria .
Tel: +234-7084754050

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