419 scam: Diplomat Eric Campbell <ingalberto@multibandasarg.com.ar> ATTENTION GOOD NEWS

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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:
- "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. )
- "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)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Diplomat Eric Campbell <ingalberto@multibandasarg.com.ar>
Reply-To: Diplomat Eric Campbell <ericcampbell@yeah.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:10:50 -0300 (ART)
Subject: ATTENTION GOOD NEWS

ATTENTION GOOD NEWS

I Am Ambassador /Diplomat Eric Campbell, I have been trying to reach you on your telephone about an hour now just to inform you about my successful arrival in John Kennedy (JFK) International Airport, (USA) with your two Consignment boxes worth $1.5million USA dollars which I have been instructed by TNT Diplomatic Courier Service to be delivered t o you.

The Airport Authority here in United States demanded for all the legal back up to proof to them that the fund is no way related with drug nor fraud money, I have presented the papers, I handed to them and they are very much pleased with the papers I presented but the only thing that is still keeping me here is the Airport is only the Delivery Tag which is not placed on the boxes, one of the Airport Authority have advise me that I can get the Delivery Tag from the Origin of the two consignment boxes so that I can exit the Airport immediately and make my delivery successful. I try to reason with the Airport Customs Authority and they stated that the Delivery Tags will only be obtain and cost only the sum of $55 Dollars to get the Two Tags from the Origin of your two consignment boxes in Benin Republic and get it Fax it to me here in the Airport so that I will place the Tags on the boxes as that tag will enable me get to your house successfully without any interference while they scanned the boxes and found out that the fund is 100% spend-able and accepted by any bank in the whole world.

As I can not afford to spend more time here due to other delivery I have to take care of in Bank ok. Here are the papers backing the funds together With my ID CARD as I can accompany you to your bank were you will deposit The fund successfully with these legal papers. I have one more vital paper with me but I can only present you the hard copy when I reach your house as that it is the Diplomatic rules, such as authorization to deliver.

Reconfirm the following information below so that I can deliver your

You can direct the Tag fee to our Head Office in Benin Republic TNT as they will get the Tags there for you and they are entitled to receive and Make any payment to Foreign Countries authority.

Ambassador /Diplomat Eric Campbell, Here is my cell phone to contact me. (716-543-7813) Clicks here to know the area where I am at http://www.visitingdc.com/ airports/lax-airport-address. asp so you have to Contact me with this email address (ericcampbell@yeah.net)

Payment Information For Sending The Two Demanded /Needful Delivery Tags Of Your Two Consignment Boxes Across The Origin In Benin Republic Are As Follows:

Receiver's Name: ______johnson budu
Country: ______ Republic Of Benin
City ______ Cotonou
Text Question______when
Text Answer :______ Today
Amount:______$55 USD
Sender's Name_________
Mtcn#________________

After sending the payment to Our Head Office in Benin Republic TNT, remember to email me back with the payment information such as mtcn number also sender;s name text Question and answer to enable me reach them with the payment details so they can get the Tags obtain and Fax it to me one hand so I can make my Next step to your address today due to the Yellow Tags of the boxes is my Only delay now.

(Here Is Your Package Unlocking CODE (AWB33XZS)
Urgent Response is needed because here is very busy and hot
Email me: (ericcampbell@yeah.net)

Regard,
Diplomat Eric Campbell
Treat Urgent call #716-543-7813

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