419 scam: DHL Courier Company. <hr@mail.yamoffice.yam.com> THE DIPLOMAT IS IN YOUR AIRPORT WAITING FOR YOU TO CLAIM YOUR CONSIGNMENT

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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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "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 agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "contact the diplomat" ("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 company" (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.
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.
- fredmikedpl@yahoo.co.jp (Yahoo, Japan; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: DHL Courier Company. <hr@mail.yamoffice.yam.com>
Reply-To: <fredmikedpl@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:49:59 +0400
Subject: THE DIPLOMAT IS IN YOUR AIRPORT WAITING FOR YOU TO CLAIM YOUR CONSIGNMENT

Attention Beneficiary,

We wish to inform you that the diplomatic agent conveying your 2 consignment box with (Shipment No AWB7704567114), is presently stranded in your Airport. The diplomat arrived your State with your consignment boxes worth of $1.7Millions(One Million, Seven Hundred United States Dollars) few hours ago. You recall he was cleared for the delivery on Monday and he left for your destination immediately. But unfortunately He misplaced your address as He could not locate you. He is currently stranded at your airport, So you are advised to reconfirm your information again to the Diplomat immediately to enable him deliver your consignment box to your door step without any further delay.

You are to reconfirm this information to him immediately as follows:
(1)Your Full Name:_______________
(2)Mobile Phone Number:___________
(3)Current Home Address:______________
(4)Fax Number:__________________________
(5)Country:__________________________________
(6)Your City:______________________________________
(7)Name of your Nearest Airport :_______________________
(8)A Copy of Your ID for Identification.:_____________________

So contact him via his email address, You should contact the diplomatic agent with the email below and with the required information requested above.

Diplomat Name : Fred Mike
EMAIL; fredmikedpl@yahoo.co.jp

So contact him Immediately to deliver your consignment box first thing tomorrow morning and get back to us immediately you contact him to make sure that your fund has been delivered to you. He is waiting to hear from you today with the information. NOTE: The Diplomatic agent does not know that the content of the consignment box is $1.7 Millions United States Dollars and under no circumstances should you let him know the content. The consignment was moved from here as family treasures, so never disclose to anyone the content to make sure it got to you safely.

Yours in service,
Dr. Sandra Johnson
Foreign Dispatch Unit.
DHL Courier Company.

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