419 scam: "Mr. Johnson Williams" <mb92729@gmail.com> =?utf-8?B?REVMSVZFUlkgTUFOREFURSgyMFRIIE9DVC4yMDEyKeKAjw==?=

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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:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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 united states 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)
- "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)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Johnson Williams" <mb92729@gmail.com>
Reply-To: dhldeliverycourierco@cnegal.com
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:37:12 +0800 (CST)
Subject: =?utf-8?B?REVMSVZFUlkgTUFOREFURSgyMFRIIE9DVC4yMDEyKeKAjw==?=

Hello my dear,

Good
day and how are you today? Having reviewed all the obstacles and
problems surrounding your over due inheritance funds valued $2.5Million
USD (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) payment
and your inability to meet up with the charges required due to
unnecessary protocols involved.

It is my great pleasure to inform
you that we have successfully arranged with UBA Bank Director, Dr.
Ifeatu Onejeme to covert your above mentioned fund which was originally
in a Consignment box into ATM Visa Card and ready for delivery to your
door step.

I am happy when UBA Bank Director, Dr. Ifeatu Onejeme
called me that all the necessary arrangement has been completed that he
has converted the total amount into ATM Card in your name, after which
I went to DHL Courier Company and have it registered for onward
delivery to your address. Kindly study bellow information for your
deposit details:

Description: UBA BANK (ATM CARD)
Depositor: JOHNSON WILLIAMS
Deposit Number: DHL-101-PL45
Deposit Certificate N0.E405576
Sort/Clearance Code: DHL/101-45/P50

According
to Dr. Ifeatu Onejeme, you can able to withdraw $2,500.00 per each
withdrawal at daily limit of $10,000.00 until you withdraw your total
$2.5Million from the ATM CARD.

So all you need is to write
application letter toÂ bellow DHL Courier Company contact information or
call their foreign operation department Miss. Shantel Oleg for
immediate delivery schedule of your ATM CARD to any address of your
choice.
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Contact Person: Miss. Shantel Oleg (Foreign Operation Department)
DHL Courier Company Contoun Benin Republic,
Plot No. 23 Patte D'Oie 03 BP 2147 Cotonou
Telephone Number: 00 229 96 46
30 01
Email:Â dhldeliverycourierco@cnegal.com
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Don't forget
to reconfirm your current data as Miss Shantel Oleg requested to enable
their delivery agent deliver went he arrive. Herein is what they need
from you

(1) Full Name.............
(2) Country Name.............
(3) Delivery Address.........
(4) Occupation.............
(5) Marital Status & Sex..................
(6) Age.................
(7) Telephone Number...........
(8) A Copy of Your Passport/ Drivers Licenses........................

Please
hurry up now as your package might attract more charges if it stays
more than 3days with DHL and do keep me posted for record updated.
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Thanks and remain blessed
Â
Best Regards,
Mr. Johnson Williams
FMF Head Quarter
Dept Reconciliation Committee
Cotonou, Republic Of Benin

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