419 scam: "United Parcel Service (UPS)" <upsdidlivery@gmail.com> Your Parcel Tracking Number

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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:
- "million us 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)
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.
- +2348068086906 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "United Parcel Service (UPS)" <upsdidlivery@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <upsnigeria@qq.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Dec 2013 10:44:58 +0100
Subject: Your Parcel Tracking Number

28th December 2013
Dear Customer,

This email is coming to you as a constant reminder concerning your pending package which has been in our overseas company. The Package contains a certify Bank Draft Check in your favour and in the amount of $2.5 Million Us dollars (Two Million, Five Hundred Thousand) us dollars only

The package was shipped from Nigeria and since on the 31/08/2013 it has been in Pine Bluff, AR, USA awaiting clearance and redirection after three (3) unsuccessful delivery attempts to your residential address

To track your package, go to www.ups.com and insert the tracking number below to view delivery status.

WWW.UPS.COM
TRACKING NUMBER: 1Z9575R2P297341747

You are advised to contact us as soon as possible so instructions can be given to you on how to clear the package. Do re-confirm and provide us with your exact recipient delivery address including zip code and Telephone number.

This is our third and final notice in respect of the above subject matter. UPS and its affiliate will not be held liable if you fail to contact us within a reasonable time period in view of the financial instrument enclosed. For urgent services, you are to call the below number for immediate response and assistance.

Management,
Mr. Fillins Olamide.
Tel: +2348068086906
UPS Online Management Team.
All rights reserved. © UPS1995-2013
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This e-mail contains privileged and confidential information intended solely for the use of the addressees named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby advice to notify us immediately. As copying, dissemination or any use is unlawful and prohibited.

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