419 scam: FEDERAL MNISTRY OF FINANCE FMF <fmf.mrsngoziokonjo.ngr@gmail.com> DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE PAYMENT ADVISE.

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "money laundering" ("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. )
- "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. )
- "certificate fee" (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. )
- "clearance document" (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. )
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.
- +2348058875754 (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.
- pedozie.presidency.finance@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: FEDERAL MNISTRY OF FINANCE FMF <fmf.mrsngoziokonjo.ngr@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2012 03:54:05 -0700
Subject: DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE PAYMENT ADVISE.

*From The Desk of
Mrs.Mary Johnson.
Executive Secretary Debt Management Office (DMO)
Federal Ministry of Finance.*

*Re:Immediate Release And Payment Of Your Overdue
Inheritance/Lottery/Contract Funds By The Debt Management Office.(DMO)*

*Attn: Funds Beneficiary.*

*Sir.

Please be advised that as In my capacity as Executive Secretary Federal
Debt Management Office(DMO)in the Office of the Federal Ministry of
Finance, I have been officially mandated and instructed to notify you that
your unpaid inheritance/winnings funds has been re-validated and approved
for direct and immediate release and remittance to you following the
conclusion of our recent Debt auditing conducted by the firm of KPMG Audit
Firms as directed by the Chairman of the Debt Management Office DMO,Dr
Philip Edozie,the sum of US$4.5Million has bee approved in your favour for
immediate payment by the Debit Management Office through the Executive
Chairmans office Dr.Philip Edozie,so Kindly contact the Chairman of Debt
Management office for the immediate release of your unpaid
inheritance/winnings without delays as i have forwarded your payment file
to his office for your payment,your payment File Number
is:FGN/CBN/XXX/000/2012.reconfirm your payment file number to him when
calling his office for your payment.his details is as below.*

*Contact Person: Dr.Philip Edozie.
Contact E-mail:
**pedozie.presidency.finance@gmail.com*<pedozie.presidency.finance@gmail.com>
*Contact Telephone:234-8058875754.*

*Contact Dr.Philip Edozie with the above details for your prompt payment
through his office as the Executive Chairman of Debt Management Office DMO
in the office of the Federal Ministry of Finance,ot effect your payment by
Dr Philip Edozie you will need to procure a copy of your International
Funds Transfer Bond Clearance Certificate (IFTBCC) from the United Nations
Funds Management Office in Nigeria before he will release your above
approved sum,the IFTBCC Clearance Certificate will Authenticate and
Register your funds with teh United Nations as a legal Funds and has
nothing to do with Terrorist Activities or Money Laundering as you are
aware that after the 9/11 incidence every funds transfer or payment above
US$1Million must be Registered with the United Nations and the FBI which
will legalize your funds as genuine,you will pay the cost the IFTBCC
Clearance to Dr Philip Edozie so that he will help you procure the
Clearance Document and then release your approved sum without you spending
a dime again from your pocket until your funds gets to you,Dr.Philip will
tell you the cost for the IFTBCC Clearance Certificate when you contact
him,please if you are not ready to send the IFTBCC Clearance Certificate
fees to him dont bother to call him or email him hence that is the first
and last step for your payment.*

*
We are sorry for the past misconducts by the previous personnel assigned to
process the release of your funds and assuring you now that you will
receive your funds now through Dr.Philip Edozie the Chairman of the Debt
Management Office,reconfirm to him your full details,if you want to be paid
via ATM Master Card reconfirm your address to him for the shipment and if
you wish to be paid via Bank Wire Transfer also forward your bank details
to him to that effect. Kindly contact the Chairman, Debt Management with
the above contact details as your unpaid inheritance/winnings funds has
been re-validated and approved for direct remittance and payment hence the
DMO is the Federal Government agency that is responsible for the payment of
all our debtors both locally and internationally which you fall into as a
beneficiary.*

*
Sincerely

Mrs.Mary Johnson.
Executive Secretary Debt Management Office (DMO)
Federal Ministry of Finance.*

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