419 scam: FEDEX EXPRESS <shrishti@shrishtisoftech.co.in> PARCEL STATUS: AWAITING DISPATCH

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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:
- "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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "money transfer control number" (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. )
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "certified bank draft" (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.
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.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a 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.
- +2348029941661 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: FEDEX EXPRESS <shrishti@shrishtisoftech.co.in>
Reply-To: fedexexpress0180@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2014 12:53:12 -0800
Subject: PARCEL STATUS: AWAITING DISPATCH

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FEDEX EXPRESS (FedEx) AFRICA
FedEx Authorised Ship Centre
No. 70 International Airport Road, Mafoluku
LAGOS NIGERIA - 100261
Tel: +234-802-994-1661
Primary SIC: Air Courier Services, Primary NAICS: Couriers
Description: Transportation: International Courier Services

PARCEL STATUS: AWAITING DISPATCH

Dear Valued Customer,

Welcome to the Dispatch Center of the FedEx Express. With reference to
this email you received from us. We have an International Certified
Bank Draft written in your name which was deposited in our office today
by one Mr.G.Smith of Chevron Oil and Gas Company Limited to be delivered
to you, we have no idea why he is sending you this Certified Bank Draft
but we are acting under his instructions and we have been waiting for
you to contact us but you have not and we went through your information
and decided to send you this mail.

All you need to do right now to get your Bank Draft of $880,000 US
Dollars delivered to your door step is to go ahead and pay the $250 USD
only. I will send to you the Scan Copy of the Airway Bill and the
package order number. I can only send that after payment of the $250.

Please kindly note that we do not operate COD (Cash-On-Delivery) on this
type of fee since the delivery fee has not been paid for. Thus any mail
regarding COD (Cash on Delivery) will not be acknowledged.

Note that for efficiency, transparency, and speed all payments are made
through our Senior Cashier Officer (Mordi Okolie Daniel) to our Accounts
Department via Western Union Money Transfer or MoneyGram Money Transfer
with the following information;

Name: Mordi Okolie Daniel
Address: Egbeda, Lagos State Nigeria .
Text Question to be used: Code
Text Answer: Friend
Amount to Be Sent: $250 USD

Kindly Note That Parcel will get to customers within 48hours after
payment have been confirmed. After payment you are required to send to
us a well scanned copy of your payment receipt alongside the following
details through this email:

Name of Sender:
Address of Sender:
Money Transfer Control Number: or Payment Reference No:
Amount Sent:

You are to locate the closest Western Union or Money Gram Agents and
effect the payment. Note that your package is expected to be delivered
as soon as your Payment has been confirmed by our Account's Department.
For further information do not hesitate to contact us.

For More Enquiries you can contact our 24hrs Customer Care via E-mail or
Phone on +234-802-994-1661 . Do note that conversations and Mails are
monitored and recorded for efficient services to our dearest customers.

Thanks for patronage.

Sincerely,

Obinna George Akuchie
Customer Relations Representative
FedEx Authorised Ship Centre

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