419 scam: "Sir, Robert James Jr"<test@aleif.co> From: Philadelphia International Airport

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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:
- "million united state dollars" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Sir, Robert James Jr" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <infoinfo769@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 6 Jul 2017 20:19:46 +0100
Subject: From: Philadelphia International Airport

This is to notify you that a package just arrive at Philadelphia International Airport which we have verify and we fine out that is an ATM Master Card and a letter stated that the Card content the Sum of $1,5Million United State Dollars and the Card have been verify and it was good. Bear it in mind that the Delivery Agent Mr. Anthony that was send from Nigeria arrive this Philadelphia International Airport Pennsylvania 7hours ago and he was sent back due to the Corruption and Terrorism which is going on now In Nigeria.

Meanwhile, before you will receive this Card to your doorstep, you have to Pay Delivery Permit which is $110 before we order one of our agent here in the Airport to complete the Delivery to your House Address within 24hours. Be inform that you only have 3working days to comply with this directive or your Card will be return or destory since you could not claim it.

Here is the Info to send the Delivery Permit:

Name: Bryant Green

Country: USA

State: Pennsylvania

Test Question: Thanks

Answer: Thanks

Amount: $110

Be rest assured that as soon as you comply with this directive our Agent here in the Airport Mr. Kelvin and Dr. Helen will be sent out to your Resident to deliver the ATM Master Card to you

Thanks

Sir, Robert James Jr

Executive Director Of Philadelphia International Airport

Sms Text Only: +12139213908

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