419 scam: "Mrs. Edith Udo" <ifederalbureauof10@yahoo.com.ph> YOUR PACKAGE

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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.
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:
- "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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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.
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.
- +22998892244 (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.
- upscompany93@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Edith Udo" <ifederalbureauof10@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: upscompany93@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:08:03 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: YOUR PACKAGE

Attn:Beneficiary!!

Courage my dear, I know you will be waiting for the arrival of your Consignment contain the total amount of your ($2.5million) cash payment compensation which I was to sent to you and leter return back due to wrong address provided, I think there is a mistake in the address giving to me and that has cost me a lot of straight, but I thank God that it return back safely. The only things now is your urgent contact directly to (United Courier Service) this Courier Company are in charge of delivering your consignment box contain the ($2.5million) Again let me repeat.

Contact Person: Mr.Victor Brown (Director)
E-mail: upscompany93@yahoo.com.hk
Tel +22998892244

For the purpose of clarification, It is advice that the entire fee has been paid for your delivery so it's probably $105 dollar that remains that you will sent to their security office for the safe keeping fee of your returning box so far.don't be misconceived by anybody to pay more than $105,and be advised to reconfirm.

YOUR COUNTRY=========
YOUR FULL NAME==========
OCCUPATION==============
HOME ADDRESS=============
MOBIL PHONE NUMBER========
OFFICE NUMBER=============
HOME NUMBER=============
AGE===============
SEX===========

In addition to what i said earlier please don't dispose the content of the box to them, avoid delay and finally endeavor to indicate this CODE No(GL-14160) this code shows that you are the rightful owner of the box deposited in their company, use it as your subject when contacting them, thanks and have a nice day.

Best Regards
Mrs. Edith Udo

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