419 scam: "MR. CHRISTOPHER TOWE." <info@lee.org> MR. CHRISTOPHER TOWE.Director Airport Inspection Officer United Nations.

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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:
- "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)
- "trunk box" (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)
- "trunk boxes" (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: "MR. CHRISTOPHER TOWE." <info@lee.org>
Reply-To: <belavaderver@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2022 08:39:31 +0100
Subject: MR. CHRISTOPHER TOWE.Director Airport Inspection Officer United Nations.

Good day.

Thanks, How are you doing today? Hope you are doing very fine? I am newly transferred from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Yorkville International Airport Svce.here in New York City for an important official inspection duty. During my investigation, I discovered abandoned Metal Trunk boxes. The details of the consignment boxes including your name and the official documents from the United Nation office in London are tagged on the Metal Trunk boxes. Please note that I have paid for all the necessary legal documentation charges on your behalf and will be delivering your consignment boxes to your contact address by tomorrow evening. But I will share it 75% to you and 25% to me.

Please your current contact address, Full Name, Telephone Number, and your nearest local airport are highly needed to avoid delay in locating you upon my arrival at your local airport, all communication must be held extremely confidential. I can get everything concluded within 2-3 hours upon your acceptance and proceed to your address for delivery.

I must get assurance from you concerning my 25% before I will proceed.

MR. CHRISTOPHER TOWE.

Director Airport Inspection Officer United Nations.

Yorkville International Airport Svce

325 E 88th St, New York, NY 10128, United States.

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