419 scam: DR RICHARD <barrtony701@gmail.com> U.S Customs and Border Protection

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "certificate fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mtcn" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: DR RICHARD <barrtony701@gmail.com>
Reply-To: drricharddaniel0@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2021 13:09:52 -0700
Subject: U.S Customs and Border Protection

U.S Customs and Border Protection
14700 Teminal Blvd #120,
Clearwater, FL 33762, United States
Minimize From the desk of Mr. James Morgan
Attention: Please
Good day to you my dear and how are you doing today? This is DR
RICHARD DANIEL from saint Petersburg custom office in Florida United
States of America, i am here to let you know that we received
different types of consignment boxes from Atlanta Georgia airport with
some people's name placed on it, among the consignment boxes that is
still in our custody, your name was included, other consignment is
from new jersey custom office , banks in USA and some part of Asia
All the consignment is here in our office, (FBI AND HOME LAND SECURITY
REVENUE INCLUDING THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE )has given order for
immediate release of the consignment boxes to the owners but we just
want to be very sure of you and to know if you are still alive so that
our office will not make any mistake or wrong delivery to someone
else.two days ago (Mrs. Mrs. Susan brown) sent to us a message stating
that she was a family member of you and she also said that you are no
more alive and she made us to understood that you handed over your
belonging to her when you was still alive so therefore the lady is
demanding from our office the two consignment boxes to be release to
her as she is trying to stand as your next of kin but we are still
waiting to see if you will respond to this email before three days
time because,(HOME LAND SECURITY REVENUE)(FBI) AND (UNITED NATIONS)
warned us to be very careful in our dealings with you and that was the
reason why we ignored the message from Mrs. Susan brown but still
awaiting to see if you will respond to this alert message for us to be
sure that you are still alive before we tell you the next line of
action and the best way you can received your consignment boxes
without any more delay on it.
This is Good opportunity that you have to receive the consignment box
at last for the pass effort that you are trying to get it receive to
your home address this is an opportunity for you don't miss it, is for
you.And also Mrs. Susan brown has agreed to pay the needed charge fee
valued of $100.00 dollars required for the Airport Clearance
Certificate Fee of your consignment box.But we refused to collect the
money from her. We give her an appointment to come back on Friday, So
If you are still alive please run to the Any gift card nearest to you
and
make the payment immediately otherwise you will lose your consignment boxes.
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