419 scam: "MR.CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL SUNDAY" <webmaster@jcp.org.pe> DIRECTOR SPEED TRUST COURIER COMPANY BENIN, +229)68354271

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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:
- "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. )
- "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)
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "diplomatic agent" ("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.

Fraud email example:

From: "MR.CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL SUNDAY" <webmaster@jcp.org.pe>
Reply-To: mr.chukwuemekaemmanuelsunday93@yahoo.fr
Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:10:54 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: DIRECTOR SPEED TRUST COURIER COMPANY BENIN, +229)68354271

Attention, My Dear.

I Am Mr Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Sunday. the DIRECTOR SPEED TRUST COURIER COMPANY
BENIN, :I write to inform you that the release of your package with reference
number 2661428 which has been in Customs custody have been released for delivery
to your delivery address by the direct delivery agent. Now we are waiting for
you to contact us regarding your consignment that has been "on hold" by USA
Customs Department for which they are requesting for clearance certificate from
the origin of the box before it will be released to our agent to complete the
delivery.

It has been resolved that the delivery of your consignment to your address must
be completed within two (2) working days upon your compliance to our directives
to obtain the needed Proof of Ownership/Clearance Certificate for you, from
Benin Republic.

The Proof of Ownership/Clearance Certificate charges which was initially on the
high price has been cut down to $79.by the US Embassy in Benin Republic
considering the poor economic situations that make it difficult for the middle
class citizens to meet up with the clearance of their entitlement and that is
the major reason why we intervened. We will upon your prompt
response assign our direct Diplomatic Agent ( Mr SAMSON MIKE) to collect your
consignment and proceed with the delivery. You should reconfirm the below
information for the processing/obtaining the needed Proof of
Ownership/Clearance Certificate from Benin Republic because that is what the
Customs are waiting for.

1- Your Full Name:__________________
2- Your Delivery Address: __________________
3- Your Contact Telephone Number: __________________
4- Your Identification (Passport number or ID Card number): id-
number__________________
5- Your Nearest International airport : __________________

The US Customs will release your consignment to you and it will be delivered to
you by our direct delivery agent once you reconfirm your current receiving
details, You can contact us with the following information, if you real want
your consingnment to be released to you without any more delay, you are to
reconfirm your current receiving detail.

Note that any unclaimed consignment will be returned to Benin Republic
Government after 7 days. So you are advised to comply with our directives so
that the U.S Customs will release your consignment. I expect that you have read
this notification message very clearly and have complied with the instructions
by acting on this directives accordingly for the sole purpose of obtaining your
Proof of Ownership/Clearance Certificate so that our Delivery Aid Mr.Tony Moore
will meet up with the delivery deadline.

If you don't have the certificates,kindly get back to us and we will get it for
you through our Embassy in Benin Republic.

Yours Sincerely
MR.CHUKWUEMEKA EMMANUEL SUNDAY

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