419 scam: IFEX WORLD DELIVERY <ifexworlddelivery@yahoo.co.uk> Re: IFEX WORLD WIDE DELIVERY NOTIFICATION NOTICE URGENT

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +23418713525 (Nigeria, landline)
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.
- ifexworlddelivery@yahoo.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: IFEX WORLD DELIVERY <ifexworlddelivery@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:32:21 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Re: IFEX WORLD WIDE DELIVERY NOTIFICATION NOTICE URGENT

IFEX WORLD WIDE DELIVERIES
Largest, Real-Time Courier company Network In Nigeria. Ifex Worldwide Delivery has a Core Values Which Are Humility, Integrity, Empathy, Resilience Email Us At ifexworlddelivery@yahoo.co.uk
TEL: +234-1-871-3602

IFEX WORLD WIDE DELIVERIES
PLOT 147 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE
F.C.T. ABUJA

Gablegram: IFEXCODERC 074097
TEL: 234-1-871-3525

: ifexworlddelivery@yahoo.co.uk

Website: http://ifexworldwidedelivery.i8.com/

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Attn: Customer,

BATCH NUMBER: KTU/8056490902

We are still waiting for your payment information,Areyou sending iot today?Be rest assured that any payment made is refundable and you should have that trust in this company. Awaiting your reply.

Sincerely Yours,

Mr. Michael Johnson
DELIVERY MANAGER
IFEX WORLD WIDE DELIVERIES

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