419 scam: charles francis <adamupaul@hotmail.com> DHL EXPRESS DELIVERY NOTIFICATION

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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. )
- "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. )
- "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.
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.
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.
- +22968655673 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: charles francis <adamupaul@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: charles francis <in.fo095@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:19:26 +0900 (JST)
Subject: DHL EXPRESS DELIVERY NOTIFICATION

DHL International Benin
Lot No. 23 Patte D'Oie 03
BP 2147 Cotonou, Benin Republic.

DHL Express is a well-established company offering courier and transport services 24 hours for priority delivery of letters, parcels and consignments to any destination by road, air or sea.

DHL PACKAGE DELIVERY NOTIFICATION

Hello,

Your package worth the total sum ofTwo Million,Seven Hundred United StatesDollars in an ATM visa CARD{DEBIT CARD} is here in our office. It was deposited to this office by the United Nations {HEAD CONSULTANT} saying that it was won by your email address in their ongoing online random selection Compensation scheme 2015
in association with the International Corporation of Benin Republic OIL&GAS LTD.

What you have to do now is to contact our delivery department with your information
and as soon as we confirm your details, our delivery team will commence with the delivery of your package to your designated address immediately.

You would be required to submit the information below:

Your Full Name:
Your Home address where the ATM CARD will be delivered:
Your Phone Number:
Your Country:
Nearest Airport:

We shall proceed on your delivery as soon as we confirm your information, I also wish to inform you that you will be taking the responsibility of the delivery charges been the sum of $75usd only.

The United Nations {HEAD CONSULTANT} in association with the International Corporation of Benin Republic OIL&GAS LTD,says that nobody has legal right over your total fund worth the sum of (Two Million,Seven Hundred United States Dollars)therefore we canâ€™t be able to deduct or add any amount from the arranged fund, because it's against our law and regulation that is the reasonÂ you must send the
fee, $75us dollar delivery fee of your ATM VISA CARD package in other to enable our DELIVERY TEAM commence with the delivery immediately to your designated home address.

So kindly send the $75 to below name through Western Union Money Transfer or Money Gram Money Transfer;

Receiver's name:ONYEÂ ARO
Country:Benin Republic
City:Cotonou
Text Question:A
Answer:B
Amount:$75

Please proceed with the payment using the above instructions. After making the payment, you are to fill in the under listed details for your payment confirmation:

1. Sender's Names As Used In SendingÂ The Money: ?
2. Sender's Address/Country: ?
3. Amount Sent: ?
4. M.T.C.N Number: ?

NOTE:THE DELIVERY OF YOUR ATM VISA CARD {DEBIT CARD}PACKAGE WILL COMMENCE WITHIN THE NEXT 3 HOURS {THREE}UPON THE CONFIRMATION OF THE DELIVERY FEE BEEN $75US DOLLAR TO YOUR DESIGNATED HOME ADDRESS.Thank you.

Contact Person: Mr.chuks
feeney
Office: Head Dispatch Officer.
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Phone: +22968655673

REMEMBER: You are to contact our Head Dispatch Officer Mr.Chucks Feeney with all this information to avoid wrong delivery thanks.We await your prompt positive response.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE
The information contained in this message is confidential. This message is intended to be read only by the person named above. The unauthorized use, disclosure, copying or alteration of this message is strictly prohibited.This mail was sent on behalf of ATM CARD delivery in DHL delivery code of Conduct.

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