419 scam: "Mr. Donald Kaberuka" <officeoo99-----wed@att.net> From Desk of the President

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "terrorist clearance certificate" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "card center will send you an atm card" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "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. )
- "huge sum of money" (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)
- "million dollars" (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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "lagos" (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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +2348024545261 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- adbpresident@rocketmail.com (Rocketmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- no 12 tinubu square lagos -nigeria official email:adbpresident@rocketmail.com direct telephone line: 234 8024545261 subject: your (Rocketmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Donald Kaberuka" <officeoo99-----wed@att.net>
Reply-To: wisdomchambers01@maktoob.com
Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 02:37:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: From Desk of the President

From Desk of the President
African Development Bank, (WWW.AFDB.ORG)
No 12 Tinubu Square Lagos -Nigeria
Official Email:adbpresident@rocketmail.com
Direct Telephone Line: 234 8024545261

Subject: Your Fund Released

I am Mr. Donald Kaberuka, the President, Africa Development Bank This Is to bring to your notice that my office has taking over all the money Transaction originated from any part of Africa,America,Asia and Europe countries as Contract payment, Fund Inheritance or Lottery Winning due to Unauthorized/incapability of financial Institutions/security companies in releasing such huge sum of money due to Fraud, terrorist and money laundry activities going on world wide, The World Bank Group has Mandated the African Development bank via my office to release funds to beneficiaries through ATM SWIFT CARD PAYMENT, Hence Your Name appears as one of the fund beneficiaries whom their fund was Successfully cleared recently from Terrorist and Money laundry and your money will be released to you through ATM SWIFT CARD PAYMENT that will be cashable from any

ATM MACHINE in your country been the only way you would receiveyour money to avoid paying excess charges, As regard to this arrangement, you are advised to contact the telex director Barrister. Wisdom Peter. through his direct telephone number 234 8024545261 Ext 212 Email:wisdomchambers01@maktoob.com) to issue the ATM SWIFT CARD PAYMENT with the complete name you would provide to him, You are therefore advised to forward your direct telephon numbers, your complete name and your mailing address to Barrister. Wisdom Peter.for immediate release of your money, Most importantly be aware that Ten Million Dollars Only (US10,000,000.00) was allocated to you,Be also informed that the Fund Approvals and authorization document Including Antiterrorist Clearance Certificate was issued in your name and has been handed over to Barrister. Wisdom Peter. to release to you through any faster courier company, therefore be aware that your fund has obtained all her clearance
to be released to you.

(N.B)THE SWIFT CARD CENTER WILL SEND YOU AN ATM CARD WHICH YOU WILL USE TO WITHDRAW YOUR MONEY FROM ANY ATM MACHINE IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD,BUT THE MAXIMUM IS $8,000 \$10,000 USD DOLLARS PER DAY.

Finally Barrister. Wisdom Peter. is standby to receive your communication
and release your fund to you through ATM SWIFT CARD PAYMENT
without further delay. Make your contact directly to Barrister. Wisdom Peter. through telephone number234 8024545261ext 212,Email: wisdomchambers01@maktoob.com) any time because we are working 24 hours to be able to meet with the mandate given by the world bank. It is more better that you make your contact to Barrister. Wisdom Peter. through telephone for more detailed information as he is a very busy man.

Thanks for Your Cooperation.
Mr. Donald Kaberuka (President)
www.afdb.org
Tel: 234 8024545261Ext 111
CONGRATULATION.

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