419 scam: "Mr.Robert P.Kelly" <mr.robert.p.kelly405@gmail.com> ..PAYMENT ADVICE YOUR URGENT REPLY NEEDED ASAP...

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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:
- "terrorist clearance certificate" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "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. )
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "barr." (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "charles soludo" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +2348137503259
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.
- jonahwayne001@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Robert P.Kelly" <mr.robert.p.kelly405@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jonahwayne001@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:33:55 +0100
Subject: ..PAYMENT ADVICE YOUR URGENT REPLY NEEDED ASAP...

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..PAYMENT ADVICE YOUR URGENT REPLY NEEDED ASAP...

ATTENTION : MY GOOD FRIEND,

It is by the grace of God that i received Christ, knowing the truth and
truth have set me free. Having known the truth i had no choice than to do
what is Lawful and Right in the sight of God for eternal life and in the
sight of man for witness of God as a mercy and glory upon my life.

As a matter of fact, I am Mr.Jonah Wayne, a computer scientist working with
central bank of Nigeria . I just started work with C.B.N. and I came across
your file which was marked X and your released disk painted RED, I took
time to study it and found out that you have paid VIRTUALLY all fees and
but the fund was not released to you.

The most annoying thing is that they won't tell you the truth that on no
account will they ever release the fund to you, instead they allow you
spend money unnecessarily, I do not intend to work here all the days of my
life, I can release this fund to you if you can certify me of my security
and follow my instruction. I needed to do this because you need to know the
statues of your Funds and cause for the delay, this is like a Mafia setting
in some Countries trying to make you get tired of not claiming the fund so
that they can come on your behalf and act as your representative to claimed
the fund. You may not understand it because you are not into politic.

The only thing needed to release this fund is the Anti drug/terrorist
clearance certificate which will be tendered to any of your nominated bank
and the INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) for clearance and better assurance
that you are the real beneficiary to the fund transferred, Once the Anti
drug /terrorist clearance certificate is obtained funds will immediately
release and transfer through our (ETT)ELECTRONIC TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER,
which will only takes 24hours to get reflected in you dominated bank
account.

The certificate is all that is needed to complete this transaction.

Listed below are the mafias and banks behind the non release of your funds
that I managed to sneak out for your kind perusal.

1) Prof. Charles soludo
2) Senator David Mark
3) Chief Joseph Sanusi
4) Dr. R. Rasheed
5) Barrister Awele Ugorji
6) Mr. Roland Ngwa
7) Barrister Ucheuzo Williams
8) Mr. Ernest Chukwudi Obi
9) Dr. Patrick Aziza
Deputy Governor - Policy / Board Member
10) Mr. Tunde Lemon
Deputy Governor - Financial Sector Surveillance / Board Member
11) Mrs. W. D. A. Mshelia
Deputy Governor - Corporate Services / Board Members
12) Mrs. Okonjo Iweala
13) Mrs. Rita Ekwesili
14) Barr Jacob Onyema
15) Dr. Godwin Oboh: Director Union Bank of Nigeria .
16) Mr. John Collins: Global Diplomat Director.
17) Foreign fund diplomatic courier
18) Barr. Becky Owens
19) Bukula Saraki
20) Bank of Africa
21) Mrs. Debbie Hargrove
22) Mr. Michael Wagner
23) Barr. Isa Farid
24) Dr. Raymond Faye
25) Ibraheem Fashola
26) Mrs.FAITH OKEKE
27) U.B.A BANK,MR TERRY MORE
28) Mr Paul Ike
29) Inyama Henry Anayo

Do get in touch with me immediately to conclude this final transaction
immediately, and also send to me your convenient tel/fax numbers for easy
communications. Or Call My Private Line On +234813-750-3259.

Contact E-mail:Email: jonahwayne001@gmail.com

Best Regard,
Mr.Jonah Wayne

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