419 scam: "Mrs. Sarah J. Clement"<test@global-sport.ru> Please Pay Attention, Contact Mr. Mr. Phillips Oduoza Now.

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "atm payment department" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "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)
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
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.
- +2347019254207 (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.
- unitedbankforafrica218@yahoo.com.ph (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Sarah J. Clement" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <unitedbankforafrica218@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2014 06:13:48 +0300
Subject: Please Pay Attention, Contact Mr. Mr. Phillips Oduoza Now.

>From The Desk Of Miss. Sarah J. Clement Federal Ministry of Finance Nigeria. Glass House,Former National Assembly Complex,P.M.B.12591, Tafawa Balewa Square, Island,Lagos,Nigeria. Payment Notification Department. E-Mail: ( info@fmf.gov.ng ) Please Pay Attention, I am Mrs. Sarah J. Clement, Secretary to the Office of Federal Minister of Finance of Nigeria.I was ordered by the Federal Ministry of Finance Nigeria to email and inform you that your fund which was in Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is now deposited in United Bank For Africa Account in the care of Mr. Phillips Oduoza and it is ready to be released to you anytime from now. It all started on Monday 21, July, 2014 when the President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan discovered that Mr Godwin Emefiele the new Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) did not carry his order just early this year 2014 to release all the foreign payment that are due. So, he then furiously take a quickly decision by instructing Mr Godwin Emefiele to transfer the transactions to United Bank For Africa with immediate effect which he did as instructed. It was last Friday that we received notification from the United Bank For Africa located at Plot 49,Akowonjo,Egbeda,Lagos State,Nigeria that your total fund of (US$2.5Million Dollars ) was successfully deposited in the care of Mr. Phillips Oduoza the Head, Foreign Operations ATM Payment Department of United Bank For Africa. Just about two days ago I went and consulted the Bank Director Mr.Phillips Oduoza to know their procedures and he took this decision that the fund will be loaded into an ATM card and deliver to your destination through genuine registered Delivery Company like UPS, FedEx Courier Company or DHL Courier Company to avoid any wrong transaction, delay or one thing or the other. He assured me that they will do their best to see that this transaction is successful. Meanwhile, the person you will contact now is Names: Mr. Phillips Oduoza The Head, Foreign Operations ATM Payment Department of United Bank For Africa. Telephone: +234-701-925-4207 Email:( unitedbankforafrica218@yahoo.com.ph) However, I will advice you to contact Mr. Phillips Oduoza and also provide your personal details as such your. Full Name................. Age......................... Sex........................ Current Telephone.... Home Address......... Country.............. Occupation............ And a copy of your Identity Card Please make no mistake when sending your personal details because it might lend to deliver your ATM Card to the wrong destination. Further details and updates will be provided by Mr. Phillips Oduoza, NOTE: The transaction will be carried out systematically upon the receipt of your acknowledgement and make sure you comply positively with the United Bank For Africa, and once again be rest assured that everything is intact. I await your swift response. Regards, Mrs. Sarah J. Clement Secretary To The Office Of Federal Ministry of Finance Nigeria.

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