419 scam: "Mrs.Dorothy Sivertson."<SalesDepartmentRuian@live.com> Hi

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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. )
- "certificate fee" (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. )
- "security keeping fee" (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. )
- "dhlcustomecareunit@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Dorothy Sivertson." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dhlcustomerscareunit@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 11:05:07 -0700
Subject: Hi

Hi

I have been expecting your call in-regard of your PAYMENT. I was able to meet with the board of trustee and your money have been released to me.{86.000.00 pounds} so i am sending THE MONEY in cash.
I have to package and deposited with DHL COURIER EXPRESS here in UK alright? send an Email to Mr.John Gibson of DHL Courier Express as soon as possible to know the time of departure and arrival of your package delivery.
NOTE that I took the liberty of paying the Insurance premium and Clearance Certificate Fee for the Package delivery,
showing that it is not a Drug Money or meant to sponsor Terrorist attack in your Country.

So you will be paying The #1 delivery charges and #2 security keeping fees,which according to them will be ($245.00) when converted.they also stated that the delivery charges can be paid when deliver to your residential address. but you will have to security fees of ($185)paid directly the UK OFFICE before the package will be clears for delivery,hope the procedures is well understood.so please Email Mr john right away. I would have taking care of the keeping fees but i was made to understand that its all depends on when your Email will be received.

You have to contact Mr.John Gibson,of DHL Courier Express International He will personally
help you. PLEASE SEND YOUR FULL CONTACT DETAILS to the email address bellow:

Contact Person: Mr.John Gibson
DHL Courier Express
6Q Hagley Road
New Mersey Retail Park
Tyseley Birmingham
United Kingdom
Tel:07952275069
702-405-9507
Email Address: DHLcustomecareunit@live.com

Finally, below are the details you are to send to Mr.John Gibson of DHL Courier Express to avoid wrong delivery of the parcel.

1. FULL NAME: ---------------------

2. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: ---------

3. SEX:----------------------

4. AGE:----------------------

5. PHONE NUMBER:-------------

6. FAX NUMBER:---------------

7. OCCUPATION:---------------

8. EMAIL:--------------------

Make sure that you reconfirm your Postal address and Direct
telephone number to them again to avoid any mistake on the Delivery and ask for the tracking number to enable you track your package ONLINE to know when it will get to your address. Let me repeat
again,try to contact them as soon as you receive this mail to avoid any
further delay and remember to pay them their Security Keeping fee of
$185.00 Dollars for their immediate action.so the delivery charge will be paid upon delivery You should also let me know
through email as soon as you receive your parcel.

Yours Faithfully,
Mrs.Dorothy Sivertson.

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