419 scam: "MRS. SHERRY SPENCER" <bke.unionbank.benin@gmail.com> YOUR ATM VISA CARD IS READY IN OUR UPS

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "storage 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. )
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- info.ups.deliveryman@deliveryman.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
- delay asap. regard mrs. sherry spencer e-mail: info.ups.deliveryman@deliveryman.com email: info.upse@aol.com tel contact: +1((413) (Deliveryman; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "MRS. SHERRY SPENCER" <bke.unionbank.benin@gmail.com>
Reply-To: info.ups.deliveryman@deliveryman.com
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2021 04:54:42 -0800
Subject: YOUR ATM VISA CARD IS READY IN OUR UPS

UPS GLOBAL SHIPPING & LOGISTICS SERVICE | UPS - UNITED STATES, UNITED
PARCEL SERVICE, INC.55 GLEN-LAKE PARKWAY, N.E. NEW YORK:30328-3474
U.S.A

TYPE OF BUSINESS .

Business Services / Office Services Transportation Services /
Distribution Services Media & Communication Services/Delivery Services

Website: http://www.ups.com

Hello,

I, am Mrs. Sherry Spencer from ups courier service NEW YORK USA am
hereby inform you regarding your package here in our custody and
according to MR DAVID MALPASS from World Bank Group international debt
reconciliation committee (W.B.G) the package contain 2 ATM VISA Card
worth of $6.750 Million USD and is ready to deliver to you today once
you reconfirm your current full delivery details to enable our
commence immediately.

But note that you will take care of the Storage fee which is the only
charge you will pay enable the delivery take a place to your nominated
home address once the Attorney signs up the paperwork and endorsement,

So kindly contact us through our email address for immediate delivery
today, Well like i stated in this letter remember to email us your
full delivery details such as full name and address below so that we
will proceed for the delivery of your package as programmed Without
anymore further delay asap.

Regard

MRS. SHERRY SPENCER
E-mail: info.ups.deliveryman@deliveryman.com
Email: info.upse@aol.com
Tel Contact: +1((413) 223-6971

I will be waiting to hear from you as Soon as possible with the
information as well.

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