419 scam: "OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT"<test@oppomobile.com> YOUR PAYMENT WORTH USD$65 MILLION. (APPROVED).

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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)
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "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)
- "the diplomat " ("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. )
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info.fmj.ngoziiweala@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:21:47 +0300
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT WORTH USD$65 MILLION. (APPROVED).

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY
ASO-ROCK VILLA, BUILDING 000.
PRESIDENCIAL VILLA, WUSE ZONE II.
ABUJA - NIGERIA.
CONTRACT/WINNING/INHERITANCE #: FGN/NNPC/LW/INH/06/2012.
Swift Code: FGN/00012/CLAIMS/USD65/MILLION.
A/C#: 329606=101244=169=678
FOREIGN REMITTANCE
Our Ref: CBN/IRD/CBX/021/FGN/2012

RE: IMMEDIATE CONTRACT/WINNING/INHERITANCE PAYMENT NOTIFICATION.

This is to notify you that your funds have been programmed for immediate release into your nominated bank account, but we can not transfer this fund direct to your nominated bank account because we are having a little problem with International Monetary Fund (IMF). So our method of payment is by Diplomatic Courier Service. Be informed that every arrangement regarding your cash payment through diplomatic services has been made. Note that your funds have been packaged like a consignment and the Diplomatic Agency has to move down to your Country in order to deliver the Consignment to your doorstep.

You have to help the diplomats to get (yellow Tag Paper) so that the customs and immigration will not stop them in Airport, for security reason you are advice to follow the rules and regulation of the diplomats for easy collection of the consignment, you have to welcome the diplomatic agent, to enable them deliver the Consignment to ou immediately. Be informed that as soon as the diplomats obtain the above name certificate, they will deliver the Consignment to your door step.

This consignment have been registered with FBI and there is no course for alarm because this is the best way that you can get your fund without any problem due to the numerous scam activities on the internet. It is not safe to send one bank information anymore, so that is why we choose this method to effect your contract payment through a consignment and you are advice to provide all information so that there will not be any further delay in your payment.

You have to re-confirm your details immediately, to enable the diplomat contact you.

Yours in service,

DR. ROTIMI ADAMS.
SPECIAL ADVICER TO THE PRESIDENT.
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY
ASO-ROCK VILLA, BUILDING 000.
PRESIDENCIAL VILLA, WUSE ZONE II.
ABUJA - NIGERIA.
CONTRACT/WINNING/INHERITANCE #: FGN/NNPC/LW/INH/06/2012.
Swift Code: FGN/00012/CLAIMS/USD65/MILLION.
A/C#: 329606=101244=169=678
FOREIGN REMITTANCE
Our Ref: CBN/IRD/CBX/021/FGN/2012

Anti-fraud resources:

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