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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:

Fraud email example:

From: James Edwards <inspt.jamesedwards56@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jamesedwardsofficial56@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:04:00 +0100
Subject: RE: SHIPMENT DELIVERY UPDATE

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INSPECTOR JAMES EDWARDS
INSPECTION OFFICER IN-CHARGE
CARGO INSPECTION AND DELIVERY ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
ATLANTA GEORGIA
P.O. BOX 20509 ATLANTA GEORGIA, GA 30320


ATTENTION:
SEQUEL TO THE SHIPMENT OF YOUR CONSIGNMENT TRUNK BOXES VALUED US$4M EACH

I am James Edwards, inspection officer in-charge of cargo Inspection and
delivery administrative Unit, United Nations Inspection Agency in Harts
field-Jackson International Airport Atlanta, Georgia. During our recent
investigation, I discovered an abandoned shipment through a diplomat from
United Kingdom which was transferred from JF Kennedy Airport to our
facility here in Atlanta, and when scanned it revealed an undisclosed sum
of money in 2 Metal Trunk Boxes weighing approximately 242.508IBS each.

The consignment boxes were abandoned because the Content was not properly
declared by the consignee as money rather it was declared as personal
Effect/classified document. Which I believe was to either avoid diversion
by the Shipping agent or confiscation by the relevant authorities. The
diplomat's inability to pay for non inspection fees among other things are
the reason why the consignment is delayed and abandoned. By my assessment,
each of the boxes contains about $4M or more. They are still left in the
airport storage facility till today. The Consignments like I said are two
metal trunk boxes

The details of the consignment including your email address among other
information are on the official documents from United Nation's office in
London where the shipment was tagged as personal effects/classified
document. As it stands, I am ready to assist you in any way I can in order
to ensure that the trunk boxes are delivered to your doorstep or any
destination of your choice.

However, I need all the guarantee that I can get from you before I can get
involved in this project. Please Reply this email strictly to (
jamesedwardsofficial56@gmail.com ) with reconfirmation of your Full Name,
Home Address, City, State and Telephone number.

Best Regards,

Inspector James Edwards,
Inspection Officer in-Charge,
cargo Inspection and delivery administrative Unit.
E-mail: jamesedwardsofficial56@gmail.com

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