419 scam: "dr.jerryanthony@gmail.com" <drajerr1@gmail.com> The Box Will Be Delivery To you???

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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:
- "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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
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.
- +2348030453307 (Nigeria, 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.
- dr.jerryanthony@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "dr.jerryanthony@gmail.com" <drajerr1@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:02:55 +0100
Subject: The Box Will Be Delivery To you???

Dear ,

Let me start by introducing myself to you. I am Dr. Jerry T. Anthony. ,the
Head of Delivery Unit Murtala Muhammad Int'l Airport Lagos Nigeria. I sent
my diplomat to make a Delivery of a Consignment belonging to Mrs. Lynn
Ted, when the diplomat arrived At the International Airport, He called
the telephone number that was given to him and someone else pick the call
and confirm to us that Mrs. Lynn Ted died 4-days ago in a car accident.

And the Diplomat returns back the consignment to Nigeria Security Company
based on the fact that the Security companies told
me as the Mangier, to contact Mrs. Lynn Ted. Next of Kin. Before
Government will confiscate it. and I will represent you and Mrs. Lynn Ted
relation I decided to search for a New and Trust-Worthy Person that can
help moved the consignment from the security companies and we both will
share in the ratio of 50/45.and any document requested we will work it out
to proved to them as the Next of Kin.

During my research I found your name and email address and I deem it fit
to email and inform you. The diplomat and Security Company presently is
still waiting for instruction on where to make the delivery.You have to
contact him directly on this information below.

Name: Dr. Jerry T.Anthony
Email: ( jerryanthony1@live.com )
Telephone Number: +234-803-045-3307

The Consignment contains $8.7Million USD and we shall share this funds
when the consignment is delivered to you.I therefore seek your consent to
present you as the Owner of the funds to the Deceased since you are at an
advantage, equally from the same country, that the proceeds of this
finance firm valued at US$8.7,Million will be delivery to you. We shall
both share the funds. 45% for you and 50% for me, while 5% should be for
expenses or your Government may require Taxes.

If you can assist to receive the consignment,Kindly reconfirm your home
address to me ;...,CELL PHONE NUMBER & OCCUPATION So the Consignment Can
be delivered to you as the New Beneficiary . I will wait to hear from you.
directly on this information

My Email: Address ( dr.jerryanthony@gmail.com )

Regards,
Dr. Jerry T.Anthony

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