419 scam: Mr Patric Gannon <hopeson6666@yahoo.co.jp> YOUR APPROVED CONSIGNMENT AND ATM MASTER CARD BOX FROM UNITED NATION

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
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)
- "trunk boxes" (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 immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "a diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Patric Gannon <hopeson6666@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: Mr Patric Gannon <patrickmgannon@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 00:26:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: YOUR APPROVED CONSIGNMENT AND ATM MASTER CARD BOX FROM UNITED NATION

YOUR APPROVED CONSIGNMENT AND ATM MASTER CARD BOX FROM UNITED NATION

I am Chief Patrick M. Gannon, the Chief Airport Customs officer Los Angeles International Airport CA 90045, United States; During our recent withheld package routine check at the Airport Storage Vault, we discovered an abandoned shipment from a Diplomat agent called Frank Johnson who came all the way from Republic of Benin, under shipping forwarder from Hatfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl Airport to our facility custody here in Los Angeles International Airport Califonia and when scanned, it revealed an undisclosed Funds in one Metal Trunk Boxes weighing approximately 12kg.

The consignment Box was abandoned because the Contents of the consignment was not properly declared by the consignee as â€œFUNDâ€ rather it was declared as personal belongings to avoid diversion by the Shipping Agent and also the inability of the diplomat to pay for the United States Non Inspection Charges, On my assumption, the big Box contained approximately $2.8 Million and also an ATM MASTER CARD. the consignment is still in our Storage House here in Los Angeles International Airport Califonia till today.

However; The details of the consignment includes your name,address. Please note that this consignment is supposed to be returned to the United States Treasury Department as unclaimed delivery due to your delays in contacting us with Sworn Affidavit for claim Â diplomatic immunity from the origin of the Country Benin,

So as a matter of urgency, you are hereby advised to contact the Federal High Court of justice at Benin Republic and pay for the Sworn Affidavit and diplomatic immunity fee of 85.00 to the Barrister in charge of obtaining the following documents which will facilitate the immediate delivery of the consignment to you:

(a)A SWORN AFFIDAVIT FROM THE HIGH COURT.

(b) A DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY CERTIFICATE.

BOTH CERTIFICATES WILL COST YOU THE SUM OF $85 USD TO OBTAIN,

You are upon the receipt of this message advised to indicate your willingness to secure these said documents so that I will furnish you with the contact information of the barrister in Benin Republic who will help you secure the above documents.

KINDLY FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

Your Full Name:
Your Country:
Your Direct Telephone Numbers:
Your Direct Office Phone Numbers:
Mobile Phone Number:
Your Current Home Address:
Your Office Address:
Your Current Occupation:
Your age :
Your Next Of Kin Name:
Your Next Â Email Address:

THANKS AND GOD BLESS.

Chief Patrick M. Gannon
the Chief of Airport Customs Los Angeles International
Airport CA 90045, United States

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