419 scam: "scott" <scott@montgomeryprint.com> RE:This Consignment box

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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:
- "security keeping fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "stamp duty" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mtcn" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +22999616310 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
- +22996040606 (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.
- dhloffice012@kimo.com (Kimo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "scott" <scott@montgomeryprint.com>
Reply-To: dhl20012dhl2012@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:16:03 -0400
Subject: RE:This Consignment box



Simtram Benin
Authorized Service Contractor for FedEx
BP485 Rue du Gouverneur Fourn
        Contonou Benin
Office Tel +229-99-616-310

E-mail: ( dhloffice012@kimo.com    )

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Attn: ,

I received the mail you sent to me and I heard what you have said, but I am very suprise of What you are just telling me that I should send the information to the sender not you while you are the owner of this Consignment box.

Well let me make this clear to you because there is no way to send the information to the sender because the Law of the Country is that Baneficary is responisble for any fee in invovle, so if you are ready to receive your package then go now and send the fee so that your Consignment will be Deliver to your house Address. and the sender registered the Consignment with $55

we assume all responsibilities incase of any eventualities.

Security keeping fee: $100.00 dollars
Inssurance fee :$150 dollars
STAMP DUTY FEE OF $50 dollars
Total $300.00 dollar

You are to make the payment through western union money transfer so as to speed up the process of delivery. You are to locate the western union agent nearest to you and make the payment through the name of our accounts officer below:

Receiver name:===ugene Mmokwe
Country:=======¾nin Republic
City:========tonou
Question=======

Answer:=======

You are to send this office a copy of the transfer slip. if you can not attach the payment slip, just send the following information via email as they appear on the western union transfer slip.

1. Sender Name:............................
2. Sender Country..........................
3. Amount sent:..............................
4. Control number (mtcn):..............

You are to send a copy of the evidence of payment to your handling agent as well for confirmation. A receipt of the above payment will be issued to you from our office along with your consignment air way bill for your own record.

As soon as we receive confirmation and evidence of payment of the above charges, we will dispatch your package immediately. The date and time of departure and expected date of delivery will be sent to you. it will take twenty-four hours express delivery address. You will be required to sign for the package and to do this, you will need either your international passport as identification or your driver's license.

All orders not delivered within five (5) working days from this communication will be returned. Please ensure that you confirm your deliver

YOU ARE FREE TO CALL US: +229 96040606

But Incase you are not able to pay the money between today and tomorrow you should let us know, I will be expecting your call once you receive this meesage, Just call me on +229 96040606 .

Below is picture of your registered box.

Yours Sincerely,
MR.JAMES BEN

DIRECTOR GENERAL .

TELEPHONE;+229 96040606

CAUTION: THIS INFORMATION MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION. IF YOU ARE NOT THE ADDRESSED OR AUTHORISED TO RECEIVE THIS FOR THE ADDRESSED, YOU MUST NOT USE, COPY, DIS

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