419 scam crew nailed
The purpose of my writing to you is because my colleagues and I are searching for a foreign business partner who is in a position to assist us with our urgent business proposal, as time is not on our side.
You’ve had one of these. It’s an example of the 419 scams which tend to start off in Nigeria and are reportedly the coluntry’s fifth largest growth industry.
But thanks to the Dutch police, an investigation into a ring of alleged 419 scammers who’d sent out more than 100,000 emails targeting users in Japan and the US, promising a share of $20 million, ended in 52 arrests and the seizure of about €50,000 in cash, as well as hardware including PCs and mobiles, and "dodgy documents," says Jo Best in a silicon.com story here.
"The Internet has become the home of scammers who busy themselves sending all sorts of computer and cyber crimes," Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo said at the inauguration of a new 15-member anti-fraud committee in Abuja.
And, "Just last week, the law that governs such offences – the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act of 1995 – was scheduled to be amended by the Nigerian parliament to take a harder line on those assisting the 419 scammers’ activities," says Best.
"Any person found to be participating in 419ers’ fraudulent transactions could be liable for five years in jail, and anyone found guilty of operating an illegal internet café or GSM network could net themselves a year in the clink and a fine of N100,000 (about $730)."
January 31st, 2004 at 2:38 am
And there was much rejoicing.
February 1st, 2004 at 9:03 pm
The email I recieved was to step in as next of kin to Gearge Neal. The person give his name as Rex Dickson said he was with Dickson & Edward Chambers and claimed he was a lawyer. He even called me not once but about 3 times. I could not hardly understand him. He also sent me a next of kin application from the bank UTG. Union Trust Finance House. But the email is active and so is his. uniontrustfinacehouse@yahoo.com. Which made it look all real, until the alleged bank said there was a application fee for transfering the money to the U.S. the fee was $550.00. I kept all the information he sent me I printed it out. And his address is probably bogas also but this is what he give me. Rex Dickson 23 Ahmed Onibudo Crescent, Victoria Island,Lagos-Nigeria his telephone number is 234-80-330-27246. I don’t know how to turn anybody in for doing this but If anybody does please do so and tell him that aneal@cafes.net said GO GET A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 25th, 2004 at 6:59 pm
We received an email containing information relating us to the late Gearge Seaver. The person also gave his name as “Rex Dickson” With Dickinson And Edward Chambers. He claimed we were the heir of 20,000,000.00$ in which we would inevitably receieve 30%. They claimed he was an oil erchant/ late Engineer/ contractor with the federal Government of Nigeria. I Plan on contacting my State Representitive to have this person checked out and brought to justice, he may be attempting to relay terrorist funds across the national border into this country. his e-mail Address is rexdickinson@voila.fr… Also, this letter does not come with a formal letterhead, in fact, it contains poor grammar and is populated with multiple spelling errors, if anyone else encounters this e-mail, please disreguard and delete it immediatly…
June 3rd, 2004 at 3:14 am
My father also received the same email from this person. I even called and spoke with the man….did an online search for scams and guess what appeared!!!! Noticed your “kin” was surnamed Neal….ours was George Byrd.
June 9th, 2004 at 3:17 am
I this email from him today.. what a screwball. See below. I wonder what he is smoking.
FROM Dickson & Edward CHAMBERS
23 Ahmed Onibudo Crescent,
Victoria Island,Lagos-Nigeria.
TELPHONE NO;234-80-330-27246.
(A DEAL TO BENEFIT BOTH OF US ,IF YOU ARE INTERSTED CALL ME FOR
DETAILS.)
Dear ****,
First, I must solicit your confidence in this transaction, this is by
virtue
ifits nature as being utterly CONFIDENTIAL and TOP SECRET. Though I
know
that a transaction of this magnitude will make any one apprehensive and
worried, but I am assuring you that all will be well at the end of the
day.
We have decided to contact you due to the urgency of this transaction,
as
we belived that you will be discreteness and ability in transactions of
this nature. Let me start by first introducing myself properly to you.
I
am Barrister Rex Dickson , a solicitor at law. I am the personal
attorney
to Engr.George Abreu a national of your country,
THE PROPOSITION:
A foreigner,Late Engineer George ,an Oil erchant/Contractor with the
Federal
Government of Nigeria, until his death five years ago in a ghastly air
crash,
banked with us here at Union Trust Finance House . Lagos, and had a
closing
balance of US$20 M Twenty Million, United States Dollars) which the
bank
now unquestionably expects it to be claimed by any available foreign
next-of-kin
of the Late beneficiary or alternatively be donated to a discredited
trust
fund for arms and ammunition at a military war college here in Nigeria.
Fervent valuable efforts are being made by the Finance House to get
intouch
with any of the Creek family or relatives but proved to no avail.It is
because
of the perceived possibility of not being able to locate any of Late
Engr.George
next-of-kin (he had no known wife and children) that the management
under
the influence of our chairman and member of the board of
directors,retired
Major General Kalu Uke Kalu, that an arrangement be made for the funds
to
be declared UNCLAIMABLE and subsequently be donated to the Trust Fund
for
Arms and Ammunition to further enhance the course of war in Africa and
the
world in general.
In order to avert this negative development, so of my trusted
colleagues
and I now seek your permission to have you stand as a next-of-kin to
Late
Engr.George so that the funds US$20M would be released and paid into
your
bank account as the beneficiary next-of-kin. All documents and proves
to
enable you get this fund will be carefully worked out and more so we
are
assuring you of a 100% risk free involvement. Your share stays while
the
rest would be for myself and my colleagues for investment purposes in
your
country.
We have agreed that, the funds will be shared thus, after it has been
transferred
into your account :
1. 30% of the money will go to you for acting as the beneficiary of the
funds.
2.10% will be set aside for reimbursement to both parties for any
incidental
expenses that may be incurred in the course of the transfer.
3.60% to us the originators of the transaction.
If this proposal is OK by you and you do not wish to take undue
advantage
of the trust, we hope to bestow on you and your company, then kindly
get
to me immediately via my private rexdickson2@hotmail.com for security
reason.Furnishing
me with your most confidential telephone, fax number and exclusive bank
particulars so that I can use these information to apply for the
release
and subsequent transfer of the funds in your favour.
PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS ON TELPHONE NUMERS:234-80-330-27246
Thank you in advance for your anticipated co-operation.
Yours faithfully,
BARRISTER Rex Dickson Esq
FROM Dickson & Edward CHAMBERS
June 11th, 2004 at 11:42 am
Be aware on usa business men and women ,their can run away is some one money
June 30th, 2004 at 2:15 am
I just received the e-mail from Mr Dickson today but he conveniently put in my last name for George instead of Neal … Thanks I am reporting thru my internet provider this info …I suppose that enough people report this nut
July 7th, 2004 at 4:48 pm
i received the same e-mail. the only difference was that he used my last name, which was the same as the guy who dies in the “ghastly” crash…your guy and my guy must have been on the plane together, and must have had the same jobs, with the exact same amount of assets….what are the odds, huh?!?!
too bad this wasnt for real
December 19th, 2004 at 2:44 am
También recibí un mail el 29 de Noviembre 2004 de un sr. Rex Dickson (dickrex@o2.pl, <rexdickson1@yahoo.co.uk) de LAGOS NIGERIA, que dice ser Abogado,con Telf. 234-80-33027246, me envió por mail copia de su pasaparte B289765 de REP.FED.OF NIGERIA, y de una sra. Gift Obi del UNION TRUST FINANCE HOUSE,
15 WHAF ROAD APAPA LAGOS-NIGERIA
Email: uniontrustfnance@yahoo.com or
uniontrustfh@financier.com
Tel/Fax: 234-1-7592820
Me decían que era el último familiar de un ing. Larry Ferrel que sufrió un accidente aéreo el el 2001 junto a su esposa y familia, y que podía reclamar una herencia de U.S $8.5 mill.
Luego me pidió que le enviara US$4,750 para el seguro de envío del dinero, y finalmente me dijo que si quería ir a firmar para cobrar el dinero tenía que enivarle a un sr. THOMAS CHINAKA la suma de US$400 para que me otorguen la VISA.
Les pedí el WEBSITE del UNION TRUST FINANCE HOUSE y no me lo enviaron, le pedí un certificado oficial de que era heredero de esa suma y no me lo enviaron, le pedí el otro apellido del Ing. y me dijeron que era LARRY CARDONA FERREL, ya no era LARRY FERREL. He buscado el WEBSITE de ese Banco por Internet y no lo encuentro. Todo lo que pedían era que les enviara primero el dinero, de manera urgente, y que el período del Banco era hasta el 16 de Diciembre,… y contestaban de un dia para otro, tanto el “Banco” como el “Abogado”.
AL VER OTROS MENSAJES DE PERSONAS QUE HAN RECIBIDO MAIL DEL MISMO SEÑOR PIENSO QUE ES UNA ESTAFA Y OJALÁ TENGAN CUIDADO Y LAS AUTORIDADES TOMEN CARTAS EN EL ASUNTO.
June 17th, 2005 at 3:22 pm
Well, I will say one thing for this fellow, he sure gets around. I went a few rounds with him myself, he even sent me a poor copy of a visa and bar of lawyers certifcation. To top mine off I asked for a picture of my dear departed kin of the same name and he sent me one. He has also called quite a few times and tries to sound like he’s very sincere, but he also uses God’s name in vain, for that he will have to answer for some day. Watch out for this guy and pray for him and his crew I know I will… God Know Who I Am And That’s Enough…
September 8th, 2005 at 4:29 pm
Dear Stafford,
I am Barrister Rex Dickson,a Solicitor, I am the Personal Attorney to one
Engr. Larry Stafford,a national of your country,who was an Oil Merchant here
in Nigeria.On the 21st of April 2001,my client, his wife and the three
children were involved in an Air Crash. Unfortunately they all lost their
lives in the event . since then I have made several inquiries to their
Embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this Has also proved
unsuccessful.
After these several Unsuccessful attempts,I decided to trace his Relatives,
to locate any member of His family but of no avail, I contacted you to
assist in repatriating the money in addition,property left behind by my
client before they get Confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank
Wherethis huge deposits were lodged.
Particularly,the Bank where the deceased had an account valued at about
US$8.5million dollars.Consequently, The bank issued me a notice to provide
The next of kin or have the account confiscated within The next ten official
working days. Since I have been Unsuccessful in locating the relatives for
over 2 years now, I seek yourconsent to present you as the next of kin of
the deceased,regardless of your country, with your ame/address, some vitals
will be obtained on your favor which will back you as the next of kin the
deceased.
The proceeds of this account valued at US$8.5 Million dollars can be paid to
you and then you and me can share according to how much percentage you will
decide to take on negotiation, while we will set aside 5% to pay back for
any expenses or tax as your government may require.I have all necessary
legal documents that can be used to back up a ny claim we may make.
All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal
through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Please Reply urgentlly to Enable us discuss further.This is my alternative
email address: rexdickson1@hotmail.com
PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS ON TELPHONE OR YOU FORWARD TO ME YOUR TELEPHONE
AND FAX NUMBER FOR MORE DETAILS. NUMERS:234- 80-2586-9611.
Best regards,
Barrister Rex Dickson
September 14th, 2005 at 2:23 am
This guy still continues to operate. Luckily I looked him up and found out about his scams. At this moment he e-mailed me wondering why I haven’t respondent.Sincerely Jesse on Sept. 13,2005.Lets nail him!!!!!
September 14th, 2005 at 2:27 am
I didn’nt post as anonymist, you posted me as a anonymost coward. Ididnt list my last name cause you wouldn’t know how to pronounce or read it.
October 2nd, 2005 at 1:35 pm
Hi All
I got this one just today October 2, 2005. Its annoying how can we stop this thing?
————
Dear Benigno
I am Barrister Rex Dickson,a Solicitor, I am the Personal Attorney to
one
Engr. Larry Benigno ,a national of your country,who was an Oil Merchant
here
in Nigeria.On the 21st of April 2001,my client, his wife and the three
children were involved in an Air Crash. Unfortunately they all lost
their
lives in the event . since then I have made several inquiries to their
Embassy to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this Has also
proved
unsuccessful.
After these several Unsuccessful attempts,I decided to trace his
Relatives,
to locate any member of His family but of no avail, I contacted you to
assist in repatriating the money in addition,property left behind by my
client before they get Confiscated or declared unserviceable by the
bank
Wherethis huge deposits were lodged.
Particularly,the Bank where the deceased had an account valued at about
US$8.5million dollars.Consequently, The bank issued me a notice to
provide
The next of kin or have the account confiscated within The next ten
official
working days. Since I have been Unsuccessful in locating the relatives
for
over 2 years now, I seek yourconsent to present you as the next of kin
of
the deceased,regardless of your country, with your ame/address, some
vitals
will be obtained on your favor which will back you as the next of kin
the
deceased.
The proceeds of this account valued at US$8.5 Million dollars can be
paid to
you and then you and me can share according to how much percentage you
will
decide to take on negotiation, while we will set aside 5% to pay back
for
any expenses or tax as your government may require.I have all necessary
legal documents that can be used to back up a ny claim we may make.
All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this deal
through.I guarantee that this will be executed under a legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.
Please Reply urgentlly to Enable us discuss further.This is my
alternative
email address: rexdickson1@hotmail.com
PLEASE CALL FOR MORE DETAILS ON TELPHONE OR YOU FORWARD TO ME YOUR
TELEPHONE
AND FAX NUMBER FOR MORE DETAILS. NUMERS:234- 80-2586-9611.
Best regards,
Barrister Rex Dickson
March 20th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
I was also contacted by a Mr Rex Dickson purporting to be an attorney to a Mr Larry Kerrigan who had passed away with his familly on a plane crash. At fiirst he made out that I was the next of kin to Mr Kerrigan and was the benificary to an inheritance of $ 8.5 MILLION. He gave me his phone number, a copy of his passport, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA B289765 and a certificate claiming his bar to the court. He also gave me the address of the bank and the account number. The address of the bank was Union trust and Finance, 15 Whaf Road, Apapa Lagos, Nigeria. Account number 00358-90021458700.
I have not been able to find this bank through any references and therefore conclude that this Bank does not exist.
The e-mail address Mr Dickson is using is rexdickson01@yahoo.com and the telephone number is 234-1-898-6768.
DO NOT BELIEVE THIS MAN. THIS IS A SCAM!!!!!
April 7th, 2006 at 10:08 pm
Bueno yo he recibido tres o cuatro correos solicitando dinero tambien en una historia muy similar solo que con nombres diferentes pero tambien, teoricamente de Lagos Nigeria, lo curioso es que estas personas supuestamente representan un banco pero sus correos electronicos son de yahoo. Habria que enterarse bien yo les acabo de escribir y les dije que mi abogado se pondria en contacto con ellos y que podriamos darles informacion de un banco a donde pueden transferir el dinero.
Veremos que dicen por que son astutos a mi me enviaron hasta una copia de un “cheque” o certificado por U$100.00 dolares y me dijeron que eran U$350,000.00 en total y el documento tenia mi nombre y todo y estaba emitido por CityBank.
Veremos en que termina este asunto.
July 22nd, 2007 at 11:31 am
you all are fuuls there is no way 419 can stopto exist it is the culture of Nigeria so not obi or any other president of the so call Niger can stop that you hear me you mother forking ass holes suck my dick nigger
July 22nd, 2007 at 11:34 am
nwanne oweghi ife ne,e no yawa carry go guy man
June 3rd, 2009 at 5:05 pm
Hello. I have received a e-mail several actually that tell me some dudes daughter scammed her Dad and has $$ in cases at this company. Union Trust Finance & Security Company house38/12 Ademola Adeku Cresent Victoria Island Lagos. They said they want to send them to me but have not asked anything from me but my address nothing more. I feel a scam but?? Help please. Thank you.
Hi John: It IS a scam. Don’t communicate with them in any way, shape, manner or form, for any reason. Cheers!