419 scam: "CLAIMS DEPT"<info@imf.net> ATTN: Sir /Madam

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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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "consignment_unitclaims_dept2010@8u8.me" (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.
- +447014244928 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "CLAIMS DEPT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <consignment_unitclaims_dept2010@8u8.me>
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 01:40:09 +0530
Subject: ATTN: Sir /Madam

Compact Headers
Barclays Bank PLC
St Swithins Ho/11-12 St Swithins La,
London EC4N8AS,
United Kingdom

ATTN: Sir /Madam

I am Mr. JOHN BOLT, Computer Network Programming Department, Barclays Bank Plc London. I decided to contact you because of the prevailing security report reaching my office and the intense nature of polity in .

This is to inform you about our plan to send your fund to you via cash delivery,this system will be easier for you and for us. We are going to send your contract part payment of GBP10.5 Million to you via diplomatic courier service.

Note: The money is coming on a security proof boxes,The boxes are sealed with synthetic nylon seal and padded with machine. I will use my position as the Director General of this Bank to release this fund to you. The boxes are coming with a Diplomatic agent who will accompany the boxes to your house address.

Infact I thank God very much for all the movement I made, every thing goes normally. As for our agreement with the DILOMAT COURIER SERVICE COMPANY UK they promised that your consignment will leave this Country any monment Next Week,But the Director of the DIPLOMATIC COURIER SERVICE COMPANY said that they need your contacts informations to able them meet up with you immediately they Company Diplomat Agent arrived to your Country.

Please write a letter of application to the given address below.

ATTN: (MR. JOHN BOLT)
Tel: +44-7014244928 FAX: +1 212 298 8440
EMAIL:( consignment_unitclaims_dept2010@8u8.me )

Send them your contacts information to able them locate you immediately they arrived in your country with your BOX .

1.YOUR FULL NAME
2.YOUR HOME ADDRESS.
3.YOUR CURRENT HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER.
4.YOUR CURRENT OFFICE TELEPHONE.
5.A COPY OF YOUR PICTURE
6.YOUR NEAREST AIRPORT
7.AGE

Please make sure you send this needed info’s to the Director General of DIPLOMATIC COURIER SERVICE COMPANY Dr.NNAMUDI PAUL with the address given to you. Note.The Diplomat Agent DIPLOMATIC COURIER SERVICE COMPANY don't know the contents of the Box.

The Diplomatic attached will travel with this required information's for the delivery of your fund. He will call you immediately he arrives your country's airport. I hope you understand me. I will let you know when these consignments will be lifted, and Note: The diplomatic does not know the original contents of the boxes. What declared to them as the contents is Sensitive Photographic Film Material. 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 mobile: +44-7014244928, and will let you know how far I have gone with the arrangement.

I will secure the Diplomatic immunity clearance certificate that will be tagged on the boxes to make it stand as a diplomatic consignment, which i will dispatch along with the security inner Keys of the consignments to enable you access these consignments has soon as it delivered to you.This clearance 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 your urgent reply because the boxes are schedule to airlift as soon as we hear from you. Call me immediately you receive this message.

Best Regards,

Mr.Richard Anderson
Computer Network Programming Department,
Barclays Bank Plc
United Kingdom- London

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