419 scam: "Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala"<remote@spectrumprinting.net> From Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala

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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:
- "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)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- dr.ngozi.okonjo.iweala@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dr.ngozi.okonjo.iweala@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Aug 2015 10:13:31 -0700
Subject: From Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala

HELLO Sir,

My name is Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala, forner Federal Minister of Finance of The Federal Republic of Nigeria in the past administration.I am interested in your file. I saw your name here. Can we discuss? I would like to do business with you. I am aware of the problems you have been facing regarding your payment.

I can seal this matter up within a few days. There will be no leakages. The first amount that will be

moved out MUST be below Five Million Dollars so that we will not attract undue attention. I am very careful person, and I need utmost sincerity. You have the KEY to your destiny in your own hands. I will show how.

I am ready to invest my personal resources if I can be assured of your loyalty and full support. We will pay via ATM or Direct Cash Delivery via a secure means. Please be advised hat wire transfer is not advisable now. i will explain to you why. I will geive you further details upon your response.

Remain blessed.

Accept my warm regards,

Dr Mrs Ngozi okonjo Iweala

Private Email:dr.ngozi.okonjo.iweala@hotmail.com

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