419 scam: "Mr. Benson Henderson."<info@usa.org> Notification on your parkage delivery

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "nationwideexpressservices@protonmail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a fake lottery scam. Consider the following facts about real lotteries:
1. They don't notify winners by email.
2. You can't win without first buying a lottery ticket.
3. They don't randomly select email addresses to award prizes to.
4. They don't use free email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc) to communicate with you.
5. They don't tell you to call a mobile phone number.
6. They don't tell you to keep your winnings secret.
7. They will never ask a winner to pay any fees to receive a prize!

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Benson Henderson." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <nationwideexpressservices@protonmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 May 2019 13:22:05 +0100
Subject: Notification on your parkage delivery

Hello,

Good day to you. We have been waiting for you to contact us for your Confirmable Package that is registered with us for shipping to your residential location. This is to inform you that we are in possession of your Parcel (which include a certified bank draft worth of $2,500,000.00 USD and other vital documents) that will facilitate the clearance of the draft in your country, which is to be shipped to you.

It is the usual practice of our organization to conduct a proper verification of all Packages that we are to be delivered to ensure that they are valid. Be rest assured that your certified bank draft has been confirmed valid and true so delivery will be made once you have meet the necessary requirements.

The package is registered with us for mailing by the Online Lottery Award Promo Board as claimed in England, United Kingdom. We are sending you this email because your package is been registered on a Special Order.

What you have to do now, is to contact our Delivery Department for immediate dispatchment of your package to your residential address. Note that as soon as our Delivery Team confirm your information, it will take only two working days (48 hours) for your package to arrive it's designated destination.

Below is our Delivery department officer's contact:

Director: Mr. Kim K. Lundis
Email: nationwideexpressservices@protonmail.com

For your information, the Mail, VAT & Shipping fees have been paid by the Lottery Award Promo Board before your package was registered. What you need to clear is the Security Keeping protocols of the Nationwide Express Services as stated in our privacy terms & condition page in order to secure your Parkage. You will be updated on that as soon as you respond.

This is mandatory, kindly complete the below form to reconfirm your Postal information:

FULL NAMES:.......................................TELEPHONE:..............

POSTAL ADDRESS:...................................CITY:................................ STATE:....................................... COUNTRY:.................................
SEX.........................
OCCUPATION.........................

Await your Swift Response.

Yours Faithfully,

Mr. Benson Henderson.
(Administrative Officer).
Nationwide Express Services.

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