419 scam: "Dr. Onuesi D.Nnamuh" <office--b1@att.net> INDICATE YOUR INTEREST TO HELP

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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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "mrdavidsonnamuh@globomail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "mrdavidsonnamuh@globomail.com" (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.
- +2348036627070 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Onuesi D.Nnamuh" <office--b1@att.net>
Reply-To: mrdavidsonnamuh@globomail.com
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 04:22:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: INDICATE YOUR INTEREST TO HELP

Hello Dear ,
Let me start by introducing myself to you. I am Dr. OnuesiD.Nnamuh.,the Head of Delivery Unit Murtala Muhammed Int'l AirportLagos Nigeria. I sent my diplomat to make a Delivery of a Consignmentbelonging to Mrs.Lynn Ted, when the diplomat arrived At the NewarkLiberty International Airport,He called the telephone number that wasgiven to him and someone else pick the call and confirm to us thatMrs.Lynn Ted died 2-days ago in a car accident.

The Diplomat ispresently at the INT'L AIRPORT and cannot return back the consignmentto Nigeria based on the fact that if he returns it,The government willconfiscate it.

I decided to search for a New and Trust-WorthyPerson that can help receive the consignment and we both will share inthe ratio of 50/50.

During my research I found your name andemail address and I deem it fit to email and inform you.The diplomatpresently is still at the International Airport waiting for instructionon where to make the delivery.

You have to contact him directly on this information below.

Name: Dr. Onuesi D.Nnamuh
Email: (mrdavidsonnamuh@globomail.com)
Telephone Number: +234-803-662-7070

The Consignment contains $8.7Million USD and we shall share this funds when the consignment is delivered to you.

Ifyou can assist to receive the consignment,Kindly reconfirm your homeaddress to me ;...,CELL PHONE NUMBER & OCCUPATION So theConsignment Can be delivered to you as the New Beneficiary .

I will wait to hear from you. directly on this information

My Email: Address ( mrdavidsonnamuh@globomail.com)

Regards,
Dr. Onuesi D.Nnamuh

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