419 scam: "Samantha D. Power" <info@doppel.it> In Regards To Our Last Summit...

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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:
- "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)
- "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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "(ecowas)" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "ecowas " (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "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.
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.
- +2348034135304 (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.
- mromarhafeez@aim.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Samantha D. Power" <info@doppel.it>
Reply-To: <sdp9991@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:43:29 +0100
Subject: In Regards To Our Last Summit...

EU/ECOWAS ORGANIZATION,
Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Zone,
Central Area District, Gariki,
Abuja, Nigeria.

Att:

NOTE: If you have receive this message in your SPAM/BULK folder, it is because of the restrictions implemented by your Internet Service Provider, we urge you to treat it genuinely.

It is our pleasure to inform you that the World Bank Group, the European Union (EU) and the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) have given this irrevocable approval order with Release Code: GNC/3480/11/0086 in your favor for your contract entitlement/award winning payment. Having received this vital Release Code; you are qualified to receive and confirm Your fund valued US$16.3 million dollars (Sixteen Million, Three Hundred Thousand United State Dollars) into your nominated bank account as soon as we hear from you.

As a matter of fact, this approval was made and confirmed at the last EU Summit; in conjunction with the ECOWAS summit which the President of Nigeria (President Muhammadu Buhari) was the Chairperson.

Furthermore, you are required to provide the below information's for reconfirmation and to enable us to serve you better.

1) Your Full Name:
2) Address And Country:
3) Phone, Fax And Mobile:
4) Company Name (If Any), Position And Address:
5) Bank Details: (Bank Name, Account No, Routing No,/ Swift Code And Bank Address.)
6) Profession, Age And Marital Status:
7) Copy Of Your Int'l Passport/Drivers License:

Once again, you are advice to comply by following our instructions; and be rest assured to receive your fund. For further enquiry, kindly contact: Mr Omar Hafeez. He is the managing director, Citibank Nigeria. Mobile: +234-803 413 5304, E-mail: mromarhafeez@aim.com

We anticipate your prompt response.

Once again, Congratulation!!!

Yours faithfully,

Mrs Samantha Dinah Power.
(Chairperson On Committee For Foreign Contract/Award Winning Payment).

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