419 scam: "EDWARD .G. OLIVER SNR" <davidcarllee011@gmail.com> DID YOU AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO CLAIM YOUR PACKAGE ON YOUR BEHALF

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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:
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "EDWARD .G. OLIVER SNR" <davidcarllee011@gmail.com>
Reply-To: edward.sr-jfk-airport@outlook.com
Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 21:30:30 -0800
Subject: DID YOU AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO CLAIM YOUR PACKAGE ON YOUR BEHALF

John F. Kennedy International Airport
Airport code: JFK
Immigration and Customs
Enforcement Agency.
Jamaica, NY 11430

DID YOU AUTHORIZED ANYONE TO COME ON YOUR BEHALF FOR THE
CLAIM OF YOUR PACKAGE?

This is to inform you that after the thorough investigation we made,
we have suspended a woman who claimed that you send her to come and
claim your two consignment boxes of fund, which was abandoned by
unknown diplomatic courier agent here in John F. Kennedy International
Airport (JFK), NEW YORK, USA. Reason she gave to us was you died in a
vehicle accident that occurred late last year where only pictures
inscribed with the date of the accident was taken, at the scene of the
accident was provided as evidence.

On the contrary, the signal, and report gathered from our real-time
and a pain-staking investigation carried out with the help of the
high-tech infrastructure of both technical and operational support
systems, aiding us in meeting the growing challenges of fighting crime
in this 21st century. However, this is to inform you that with the
support of the US Comptroller General in person of Mr. Eugene Louis
Dodaro, We have concluded the arrangement of your two consignment
boxes of fund valued $15.9 Million USD (Fifteen Million, Nine Hundred
Thousand Dollars) delivery and I am instructed to make sure that your
boxes are delivered to you before this year runs out.

I will personally bring the Boxes to your Nominated Address, Reconfirm
to me your below details for the delivery. I want you to understand
that The Two Consignments Boxes is presently now in New York. You are
to pay $550 dollars ONLY for the JFK Airport Authority and the Custom
Enforcement Agency to secure these Three Related Certificates on your
behalf. Without these Three Related Certificates, your Two
Consignments Boxes cannot leave JFK Airport, New York, and i will have
problem if i try to deliver to you without these three Certificates. I
will advise you to follow this Instructions to enable your Two
Consignment Boxes meet you in the next 48hrs at your door step.

Below are the Three Related Certificates;
1. FUND RELEASE ORDER CERTIFICATE: From United Nation (UN)
2. PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE: From U.S Government
3. CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: From U.S Government

Re: confirm to me your full Details to avoid wrong delivery;
(1). Your Full Name:
(2). Full Address:
(3). Valid Phone Number:

You are advice to get back to me as soon as you receive this email,
via email, I wait to hear from you,And below is the information to
Transfer the sum amount Needed

Bank name: Gain Federal Credit Union

Acc name:Armen Torosian

Acc number: 1200000053164

Routine number: 322274116

Home Address: 610 e providencia ave #L
burbank california 91501

Bank address: 1800 W Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91506

Amount: $550.00USD.

Thanks, in working with us.

Mr. Edward G. Oliver Sr.
United State Customs Agent.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
phone : +1(302)209-0096

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