419 scam: "BEN MARK"<benmark2010@gmail.com> CASH PAYMENT TO YOUR DOOR-STEP

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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)
- "benmark@gala.net" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "benmark@gala.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.
- +2347038157652 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "BEN MARK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <benmarkbenmark40@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:58:01 -0700
Subject: CASH PAYMENT TO YOUR DOOR-STEP

THE PRESIDENCY FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
Aso Rock villa, Asokoro District, Abuja
Direct Number +234-1-767 9512, Fax: +234 70381 57 652
Email: benmark@gala.net
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 Gen BEN MARK (Rtd), National Security Adviser to the new acting President Goodluck Jonathan. I am delighted to inform you that the contract
Panel which just concluded it 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 accounts.
In this regards, we are going to send your contract part payment of 20Million USD. To you via our accredited shipping company and I have secured every needed
Documents to cover the money while the diplomat will get it delivered to you right in your door step.
Note: The money is coming on one security proof boxes. The box 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.
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 via e-mail attachment:
The Diplomatic Agent will travel with it. He will call you immediately he arrives to your country's airport. I hope you understand me.
Bear in mind that 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. Email
(benmark@gala.net ) 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 checkpoint all over the world without any hitches.
Confirm the receipt of this message and send the requirements to me immediately because your box are scheduled to leave as soon as we hear from you.
Best Regards,
Lt Gen BEN MARK (Rtd)
National Security Adviser to the New President
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Direct Number +234-1-767 9512
Fax: +234 70381 57 652

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