419 Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam (2006-01)

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "demurrage " (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist 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: "Mr Eric M. Jordan Sr" <www.@cup.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr Eric M. Jordan Sr" <fc7513017@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2016 22:58:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Re: Final Quarter Delivery of Your Abandoned Consignment Box for
the Year 2015/2016

ATTN:

I have been able to secure the release of the consignment after heated negotiation with the airport vault authorities. I have also paid the Non Inspection fees of $1.350 which was the main reason why the Diplomat abandoned the Consignment because he was unable to pay the fee but after making payment I have been required by the airport authority to settle the domestic accumulated dumurage fee of $1,350 Otherwise clearance will not be issue and the flight company would not board me for delivery.

I am now left with only $750 after paying for the Non-Inspection Airport gate pass fee. This process requires me to make the payment to their paying office here before they will issue their receipt for clearance, this receipts serves as an evident prove, thereby satisfying luggage as genuine and legitimate having passed through the BWI International Airport satisfactory inspection examination for delivery.

It has now become imperative for you to support me at this point, so that, I can make this payment as required to avoid delay. What is left now is $350.00 Due to the exigent situation, we need to round this up fast. Do try and send me the $350.00 so that I can add it up to complete the needed amount.

Remember this payment is for the Domestic Accumulated Dumurage / International Declaration Fund Clearance Certificate of the duration of the consignment in their custody before the clearance will be completed,As soon as the demurrage is paid i will make my flight schedule available to you to know my date and time of arrival in your city before Monday or latest Tuesday for you final delivery to you as to signed .

I did not bargain for this, hence your understanding and assistance is highly needed for a fast and smooth delivery of your consignment. You are to Send the money through money gram money transfer to the receiving officer with the below information and this will also give them full confirmation that the consignment is going to your city.

This is the only role you are to play in this delivery process. I shall leave Louisville International Airport (SDF) North Central Kentucky to meet you once I receive the $350 from you and pay for the domestic dumurage. I hope you recognize my effort so far in this process, in ensuring a safe delivery and to guide against any unforeseen circumstance.

Do you intend to meet me at airport or do I rent a cab to your address? Let me know this quickly, importantly, I will send you a copy of my flight schedule as soon as I get the payment information to complete the release of the consignment from the security vault.

I wait your urgent compliance.

Mr Eric M. Jordan Sr
Mobil: (440) 481-1864 TEXT ONLY

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