419 scam: "Office Mail " <office-remittance@viettel.vn> YOUR PACKAGE HAS BEEN DELIVERED AS INSTRUCTED!! KINDLY SEND INFO TO THE<br> DIPLOM

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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:

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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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 delivery" ("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)
- "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. )
- "executive governor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "edward.okorie@yandex.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Office Mail " <office-remittance@viettel.vn>
Reply-To: emefieleg@yandex.com
Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 12:33:51 -0700
Subject: YOUR PACKAGE HAS BEEN DELIVERED AS INSTRUCTED!! KINDLY SEND INFO TO THE
DIPLOMAT VIA TEXT MESSAGE TO 417-385-1878

Good-day Beneficiary,

This is to inform you that after the Inauguration of current president of Federal Republic of Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed World Bank Group and IMF Nigeria to release all the contract payment to original beneficiaries and those scam victim to compensate them with sum of nine million three hundred thousand dollars each and Signed by United States Secretary of State . Please you will only handle the international diplomatic delivery permit usually requested at the point of entry in your country.

This is to notify you that your funds ($9,300,000:00 USD) was programmed for immediate release into your nominated account but we can not transfer this funds direct to any bank account, because we are having a little problem with International Monetary Fund (IMF) so our method of payment is by Diplomatic Courier Service.

MR Edward . D . Okorie has just arrived California (Ontario International Airport), ONT is where he will be transiting from to deliver your cash consignment to you and you are therefore, advised to re-confirm your delivery address and name to him for proper delivery arrangement through his email address as [ edward.okorie@yandex.com ] email him or place a call on his newly acquired telephone line 417-385-1878

The office of Presidency,U.S. Secretary of State and the team are expected to submit its report to his Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari on how the mandate of the team was discharged hence, adopt a proactive measure to ensure the successful delivery of your fund to you marking the official release of it to you.MR Edward . D . Okorie was advised to accompany you to your bank to deposit the aforesaid amount should you wish to deposit it with your bank. As the head of the economic team, I will continue to monitor the delivery process by keeping constant communication with you and Mr.Edward.

Finally you are advised to limit your communication to me and Mr. Edward to avoid criminals from making mess of the entire process of delivery your fund to you.Your full co-operation will mean a great deal with my team. Remember text the diplomat your details to his cell phone: 417-385-1878

Best Regards,

Mr Godwin Emefiele.
Office Of Executive Governor.
Central Bank Of Nigeria.

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