419 scam: jose amando <joeamando@gmail.com> ATTN:SIR/MADAM

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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:

The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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 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. )
- "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)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: jose amando <joeamando@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:15:29 -0700
Subject: ATTN:SIR/MADAM

FROM THE DESK OF THE CONFIDENTIAL SECERETARY TO THE CBN GOVONOR
Dr GODWIN EMEFIELE
CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR (CBN)
Federal Republic of Nigeria

ATTN:SIR/MADAM

I am the confidential secretary to the CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR (CBN) I

decided to contact you because of the prevailing security report

reaching my office and the intense nature of polity in Nigeria. This

is to inform you about our plan to send your fund to you via cash

Delivery, Or BY ATM CARD this system will be easier for you and for

us. We are going to send your contract part payment/inheritance of US

$11.2 Million to you via Diplomatic courier service,I have secured

every needed document to cover the money. Note: The Money is coming on

2 security proof boxes, the boxes are sealed with Synthetic nylon seal

and padded with machine. I will use my position as The Director

international Telex Department c.b.n to release this fund to You.The

boxes are coming with a Diplomatic agent who will accompany the Boxes

to your house address.All you need to do now is to send to me:

1. Your full name and house address
2. Your identity such as, international passport
or a copy of your driver's license
3. Your contact phone numbers,

The Diplomatic attached will travel with this required information's

For the delivery of your fund.He will call you immediately he arrives

Your country's airport. I hope you understand me. I will let you know

when these consignments will be lifted, and Note: The diplomat does

not know the original contents of the boxes.What I declared to him as

the contents is Sensitive Photographic Film Material. I did not

declare money to him please. If they call you and Ask you the contents

please tell them the same thing ok. Call me immediately and I will let

you know how far I have gone with The arrangement.I will secure the

Diplomatic immunity clearance Certificate that will be tagged on the

boxes to make it stand as a diplomatic consignment, which I will

dispatch along with the security inner Keys of the consignments to

enable you access these consignments as soon as it is delivered to

you. This clearance will make it pass every custom checkpoint all over

the world without hitch. Confirm the receipt of this message and
Best Regards,

The SECRETARY TO THE CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR (CBN)

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Sincerely Yours,

Joe Amando

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