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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "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)
- "million 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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- chicagoohareinternairport7740@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Mr Alex White <eu.un201111@gmail.com>
Reply-To: chicagoohareinternairport7740@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:16:58 -0700
Subject: Attn: Consignee
CHICAGO O'HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MR. ALEX WHITE CHICAGO O'HARE AIRPORT ASSISTANCE INSPECTION MANAGER
10000 WEST O'HARE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60666
Email: chicagoohareinternairport7740@gmail.com
Attn: Consignee,
I am a senior staff working under the Airport as an Assistance
Director on inspection unit(Chicago O Hare International Airport). A
forfeited Suitcase(boxes) from a secured Delivery Company traceable to
Nigeria West Africa was brought to our facility today and When scanned
it is estimated that the suitcase contains valuable cash between $10.5
to $12 Million Dollars. The Suitcase(boxes) was forfeited by the
secured delivery Company because there is a restraining order against
the release since it is not properly declared as Cash.
The only traceable information on the tag is your e-mail address and
that is why I am contacting you via this medium.
Other details on the consignment tagged are:
Type: SUITCASE(BOXES)
Wheels: 4 wheels
Handles: Trolley handle with top & side handles
Approximate Dimensions: Height: 3.20 ft, Width: 2.50 ft, Depth: 1.90 ft.
Weight: 180 lbs.
We need;
1. Your Full Name.
2. Home phone & Cell Phone
3. Home delivery address
4. Any form of Identification either Drivers license or International Passport.
You are expected to come to our Department, sign the normalization of
your Bill of Entry and pick-up your Consignment.
So feel much free to respond urgently and positively to this notification.
Best Regards
Mr. Alex White
Assistance Inspection Manager
Chicago O Hare International Airport@ USA
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