419 scam: "MRS.GRACE WILSON"<test@amadeusco.com.ua> IMMEDIATE CASH PAYMENT

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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.
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:
- "clearance 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. )
- "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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- globalexpresscourie@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "MRS.GRACE WILSON" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <globalexpresscourie@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2014 01:45:32 -0000
Subject: IMMEDIATE CASH PAYMENT

IMMEDIATE CASH PAYMENT

Attn: Beneficiary,

This is to officially inform you that we have verified your file and found out that you have not received your payment because of your inability to fulfill the obligations demanded of you in respect of your Inheritance payment. We have been informed that you are still dealing with corrupt officials and non staff in your entire attempt to secure release of your fund. I wish to inform that such illegal acts have to be stop if you wish to receive your payment.For the time being, we have arranged your payment through our cash payment center in conjunction with the United State High Commission to carry out immediate release of funds to you. This is the latest instruction from the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

We have packed and moved the silver box to Global Express Courier Diplomatic Company to carry out the delivery of your consignment which contains US$10,500,000.00 cash.(Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars) only. We have registered the box with Global Express Courier Company under the Registration Box No; GLEPRC/09/10A. All the necessary arrangements for safe delivery of your consignment have been concluded with Global Express Courier Diplomatic Company Republic of Nigeria.

Do not hesitate to contact the Courier Company with below information;
Contact person: Eric Moore
E-MAIL: (globalexpresscourie@gmail.com)
Phone:+234838691254
Quote reference number: Registration Box No; GLEPRC/09/10A.

Note: The Diplomat who will deliver the Consignment to your country does not know the original content of the Box. We made them to understand that the box contains a sensitive photographic film material instead of money for security reasons. Do not let the Courier Company be aware of the content of your consignment, and also you should not reveal the security key number to the Courier Company.

The security key-lock number which you will use to open the Box will be given to you after receiving the box The Courier Company promised that your consignment will leave as soon as you forward the following information to enable their Diplomat locates you immediately he arrive your country with your BOX.

1. YOUR FULL NAME:=========
2.YOUR HOME ADDRESS :=========
3. DIRECT TELEPHONE NUMBER:=========
4. A DRIVER'S LICENSE,INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT OR NATIONAL ID CARD:Attached
5.YOUR AGE:=========
6. OCCUPATION:=========

Be aware that the delivery cost has already been paid with the accrued interest of your Inheritance Fund. The only money you will pay to the Courier Company is only the clearance fee.

We could have paid the money but the Courier Company Director refused on the ground that they don't know when you will contact them for the delivery of your Box in case of demurrage, therefore contact the Courier Company soonest for delivery of your consignment to avoid accumulating demurrage.

Best regards

MRS.GRACE WILSON
INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE DEPT
AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP

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