419 scam: "Mr. GREG JOHNSON" <info.gregj@gmail.com> Arrangement can be made for pick up.----

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "money transfer control number" (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. )
- "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)
- "cotonou" (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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- info.gregj@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. GREG JOHNSON" <info.gregj@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:47:02 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Arrangement can be made for pick up.----

Valued attention,

This is in regard to your outstanding payment, please do not take this for a junk letter this is real we have arraigned for the release of your over due payment as approved $200.000.00 shipped is via Diplomatic Air Cargo Plane so there won't be any additional costs. The shipping will take 24hours, depending on your location.

Shipping will be door to door cash deliver to your home address; you must be at home to sign for the reception. if you like, arrangement can be made for pick up from the nearest bank in your area, this is not a blind transaction You will be contacted once the consignment arrive your country with details and all the papers and documents necessary . Please take in to consideration that you will pay the clear title $30 here only to allow us perform our normal duty If you agree with these terms, send us your full name and the address where you want the consignment to be delivered to and I will initiate the transaction immediately you send the fee . So that we can finalize every things by today. send the fee by western union with the below: So you are to make the payment of $30 Dollars for the delivery of your check with this payment details below:-

Sender's Name:---------------
Receiver Name: Kelvin O. Omokwe.
Country: Benin Republic
City: Cotonou
Amount To be Sent: $30
Text Question to be used: What For?
Text Answer: Post.
Money Transfer Control Number(M.T.C.N):-------------

On sending it do forward the MTCN question and answer also make sure you confirm your delivering address to enable us post immediately you send the fee .

Thank you and waiting your urgent response.

I will appreciate an answer as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Kindest Regards ,
Mr. Greg Johnson
Trans-Fast Financial Service
Benin Republic-Portnovo
Email us via: info.gregj@gmail.com

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