419 scam: "Stive"<joao@celloni.com.br> URGENT

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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 fee" (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)
- "diplomatic agent" ("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: "Stive" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <stivemcclean1234@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 2016 02:59:13 -0800
Subject: URGENT

Hello

Thanks for your prompt response to my email. I have crossed checked your details with the information stated on the official
documents and have confirmed that you are the actual beneficiary to receive the abandoned consignment box. To ensure the full
protection of you and me, I would respectfully request we maintain confidentiality.
Furthermore, for you to have full confidence of the existence of this consignment, I will go ahead and pay the consignment clearance
fee of 3,800usd which was the main reason the consignment was with-held by Charleston International Airport SC here since these
charges were not paid by the diplomatic agent delivering this consignment to you.

I would respectfully request that you keep the contents of our communication confidential. I am making use of the opportunity
since I will be retiring soon without anyone knowing about it, unless if you reveal it to a third party, which i would strongly
advice you never to do so and remember, 'Loose Lips Sink Ships'. I will email you my flight details as soon as I am able to conclude
negotiations for the release of the consignment to you which could be completed hopefully Today as i will be making the payment of
$3800 for the clearance., but you have to assure me once again that my own share of the money will be given to me as I am taking a
big risk doing this process on your behalf. Do send me a copy of any government issued i.d showing your full name to enable me
proceed with the clearance process.

Warmest Regards,

Stive Mcclean
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