419 scam: AMERICAN EMBASSY <fmfofficeliveusers@gmail.com> Season Greetings/SHIPMENT

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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:
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: AMERICAN EMBASSY <fmfofficeliveusers@gmail.com>
Reply-To: AMERICAN EMBASSY <fmfofficeliveusers@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2018 22:05:52 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Season Greetings/SHIPMENT

Welcome to the American Embassy in Cotonou, Benin

U.S. Embassy Cotonou, Benin
Office: Kanishka Gangopadhyay, Public Affairs Officer

Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday:
8:00 - 12:30 / 1:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Friday: 8:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Location
Marina Avenue,
01 BP 2012, Cotonou, Benin
Tel: (229) 61- 77 - 00 - 02
Fax: (229) 61- 77 - 00 - 03

Hello Good morning
I'm here to notify you about a package that was brought to my office here yesterday evening by a courier supervisor from the cargo for safe keeping. Your package is now waiting for a confirmation from you before the final delivery to your address on the list, so be informed that your package is here now and to stop further communication in regards to the delivery because we have finalized to mail your package directly to your address through ambassadorial root pending your immediate response with below re-confirmation and avoid any wrongful delivery.

1. Your full name========

2. Current home address====

3. Cell phone Number=========

4. Home phone number========

5. A copy of your ID Card=====

We shall schedule delivery of your atm card package to your address and will get back to you with the courier tracking for personal collection at your door step.

Kindly send your response as soon as you read this message as we anticipate your urgent respond

Sincerely Yours,

Kanishka Gangopadhyay, Public Affairs Officer

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