419 scam: "James Rigney" <rigneyjames@cantv.net> URGENT MASSAGE FROM SGT JAMES

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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:
- "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)
- "can i trust you?" (a common phrase found 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: "James Rigney" <rigneyjames@cantv.net>
Reply-To: rigneyjames150@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2017 22:11:26 -0300
Subject: URGENT MASSAGE FROM SGT JAMES

Am Rigney James,a staff Sergent in the US Army presently serving in Afghanistan as a combat instructor. I'm seeking your kind assistance to move the sum of US$5M to you as far as I can be assured that my share will be safe in your care until I complete my service here in (AFGHANISTAN) by End of October.you will be rewarded with 30% of this funds for your help, all that i required is your trust till the money get to you i will take care of the processing and delivery expenses till the consignment get to your doorstep.the most important thing is; "Can I Trust you?,As an officers on ACTIVE DUTY am not allowed access to money, therefore, i have declared the content of the consignment as personal effect that i would like to be delivered to a friend.All that i required is your trust between us till the money get to you.If you have any reasons to reject this offer, please destroy this message, If you are willing to help please reply for further details.

Sincerely,
Ssgt.Rigney James

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