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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:
- 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)
- "trunk box" (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)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: f.office360@laposte.net
Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 00:32:08 +0200
Subject: YOUR SHIPMENT CONSIGNMENT APPROVED FOR DELIVERY TODAY.
OFFICE OF THE PAYMASTER GENERAL
DEPARTMENT OF DEBT PAYMENT ALLOCATION
FOREIGN PAYMENT COMMITEE BOARD
CONTACT PERSON: DR ALBERT DUKE
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YOUR CHEQUE OF USD$2.2 MILLIONÂ USAÂ DOLLARS HAS BEEN PROCESSED BY THIS OFFICE AND CONSIGNED IN CASH BY THE CENTRAL BANK.THE MONEY IS TRUNKED AND SECURED WITH MAXIMUM SECURITY AND HAS BEEN GIVEN TO PRIMERÂ DELIVERY COMPANY SERVICE TO DELIVER TO YOUR DESTINATION IN YOUR COUNTRY.THE TRUNK BOX SEALED AND CAN ONLY OPEN WITH THE ELECTRONIC CODE THAT SHALL LATER BE SENT TO YOU BY THE CENTRAL BANK THROUGH THIS OFFICE AS SOON AS YOU CONFIRM ARRIVAL OF THE CONSIGNMENT IN YOUR COUNTRY.PLEASE FILL THE FORM BELOW AND SEND TO DELIVERY CARGO SERVICES AS STATED BELOW.
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BE INFORM THAT THE COURIER COMPANY IS NOT AWARE OF THE CONTENTS OF THE CONSIGNMENT .YOU ARE TO RECEIVE IT AS A PERONAL BELONGINGS DO NOT LET THEM KNOW IT CONTAIN CASH DELIVERY BECAUSE THEY WILL HAND IT OVER TO YOU AS A CONSIGNMENT UPON THEIR ARRIVAL ALL DOCUMENTS INFORMATION WILL BE FORWARD TO THROUGH THE COURIER COMPANY.
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Kindly Contact delivery Company with the email address below
CONTACT INFORMATIONÂ ADDRESS
DR FRED XEN WOOD
EMAIL: dispatchoperatiocent@live.com
DIRECTOR IN CHARGE TELEPHONE +22966954068
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SHIPMENT CODE: AWB 3348993X2S
PACKAGE REGISTER CODE NO:XGT442,
SECURITY NO:SCTC/67001/DBDFX/567/
TRANSACTION CODE233/CSTC/101/33056/
CERTIFICATE DEPOSIT CODE:STCC/BUN/BC/-78/2013.
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To My Nominated Address REQUIRE HERE :
YOUR FULL NAME...........
COUNTRY............
ADDRESS IS: ................
Tel:........................
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As the legal beneficiary,i hereby promise and contract that i will be settling the delivery charges of $125 Usa Dollars with immediate effect as soon as the courier delivery company notified me when the delivery of my consignment will take place.
Your name:......................... ............
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Kindly call me as soon as you get this mail to confirm reception.
BEST REGARDS
OFFICE OF THE PAYMASTERGENERAL
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