419 scam: Saudi John Phillippe <hlljhn138@gmail.com> FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT

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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)
- "hundred thousand us dollars" (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)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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.
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.
- +22999211482 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- fedexdeliveryservices15@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Saudi John Phillippe <hlljhn138@gmail.com>
Reply-To: fedexdeliveryservices15@hotmail.com
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 01:39:53 +0900 (KST)
Subject: FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT

FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE

THANK YOU
for being among of paying $1.4m usd
only

I,am Hon.Chief Saudi John Phillippe
Blot,Inspector General of Police
Cotonou,
Benin Du Republic

We are
Working towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity,
justice and the rule of law! Mission statement of the International
Anti-Corruption Academy, We cover West African
Countries.

Attention Dear,

My name is Chief Saudi John
PhillippeBlot,inspector
general of International Police Force Investigating Benin Republic. This is
to inform you that the government of this country Benin Republic is sending you
the sum of US$1.3 Million which you were supposed to receive, which was lost
before because of some selfishnes organization, now we arrested some of
them Thursday last week for a criminal act which is against our law,

The
government of this country is rewarding these funds to the beneficiaries as
compensation and one of these thief gave us your email address which we are
using to contact you now! If you are the person, please reply
immediately.

Today the president of this country, His Excellency Dr.Yayi
Boni has set aside the sum of US$100.000.00 to make it $1.4 Million (One
Million Four Hundred Thousand Us Dollars) in a consignment to send to you
through Fedex Courier Company. You fund is already with the Fedex Courier
Company, waiting for your reconfirmation.

We have made a concrete
arrangement with the Fedex Courier Company for a safe delivery to your door-step
once you contact them with your information.

Note: That the delivery fee
has been paid on your behalf so you are now advised to reconfirm them your
information to enable their agent proceed to Benin Republic International
Airport first thing tomorrow morning with your consignment .

Your funds
are at the Fedex Courier Company now so contact them with your shippment
information. Please the Fedex Courier Company also need the dedection approval
from the Supreme High Court charges of $75.00 so that they can insure the
consignment here before moving with it and you advise to send the 75.00 with
this FedEx Agent information immediately to avoid any
delay.

Receipt Country ...........Republic of
Benin
Location.......Porto-novo
Receiver's Name............Mr Ifeanyi Godwin
Text Question and Answer.....
When/Today
Amount to send 75.00 only ===========For
Approval Certificate from the Supreme High Court,

The deduction approval
certificate is to help your consignment deliver to your home without stop by the
Authorities in your country.

Send your information to Dr Brendon Demas,
E-mail;
fedexdeliveryservices15@hotmail.com

Dr Brendon
Demas
Fedex Manager, Cotonou
Benin Republic
E-mail;;
fedexdeliveryservices15@hotmail.com
Direct Telephone
line +229 99211482

Your Full Name.......
Your
Country........
Your City............
Your House Address.........
Your
Telephone Number.........
Your Passport or
I.D..........................

God bless.

FROM INTERPOL
POLICE FORCE UNIT.
Hon.Chief Saudi John Phillippe
Blot the inspector
general

Hon.Chief Saudi John
Phillippe

Box Office Promo Code: U2

Offer
Expires July 15,
2011

CONTACT
FEDEX COMPANY/

Dr Brendon Demas
Fedex Manager,
Cotonou
Benin Republic
E-mail;;
fedexdeliveryservices15@hotmail.com
Direct Telephone
line +229 99211482

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