419 scam: "Mr. John william" <informix@mail.advmedical.com.ec> GOOD-DAY!

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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:
- "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.
- +22998634376 (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.
- dhlcourier22@yahoo.com (Yahoo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. John william" <informix@mail.advmedical.com.ec> (may be fake)
Reply-To: dhlcourier22@Yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:40:16 -0500 (ECT)
Subject: GOOD-DAY!

GOOD-DAY!

I've cashed your draft/cheque in worth of $4.5 Million USD for your
overdue payments, due to the expiry I boxed the money and deposited with
shipment of DHL COURIER to deliver the boxed to you, to avoid another hoax
as you were disappointed in the past. So you’re requested to contact the
DHL with your delivery address and your telephone numbers so they shall
deliver the box to your personal receipt. Below is their contact. Contact
Person: Rev. Dr. Robert David. Email ;(
dhlcourier22@yahoo.com)Tel;+229-986 343 76, so contact DHL COURIER SERVICE
today and do not forget to contact them with your personal information.

Please make sure you send this needed information to the Director General
of DHL COURIER COMPANY Rev. Dr. Robert David with the address given to
you.
Full Name...
Home address...
Home telephone number...
Mobile phone number...
Country...
Identity...

Below are the few list of tracking numbers of beneficiary whose
CONSIGNMENT BOX was delivered last week, you can track from DHL website to
confirm beneficiaries like you who have received their payment
successfully.

Name: Simon Giovani: Tracking Number 1052328561 (www.dhl.com)
Name: Robert Kull: Tracking Number 3342018341 (www.dhl.com)

This is your Registration information…
Shipment Code: #AXIB 131ZXR,
Package Registration No; # Eg2272,
Security Code No: # 01721457,
PACKAGE No: # JKT0014523,
Items No: # J247,
Serial No: #1256784356,
Size of the items: 46m by 52m,
Weight of the items: 41kg.

Yours Faithful,
Mr. John william
National Coordination Forgien Payment

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