419 scam: "Mr david Murray" <abdulraheemolamilekan1989@gmail.com> Shipment

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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 david Murray" <abdulraheemolamilekan1989@gmail.com>
Reply-To: officerinspector@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:18:18 -0700
Subject: Shipment

During our investigation, I discovered an abandoned shipment through a Dip=
lomat from the United Kingdom which was transferred from JF Kennedy Airport=
to our facility here in Atlanta, and when scanned it revealed an undisclos=
ed sum of money in 2 Metal Trunk Boxes weighing approximately 130kg. The co=
nsignment was abandoned because the Content was not properly declared by th=
e consignee as money rather it was declared as a personal effect/classified=
document to either avoid diversion by the Shipping Agent or confiscation b=
y the relevant authorities. The diplomat's inability to pay for Non Inspect=
ion fees among other things are the reason why the consignment is delayed a=
nd abandoned. By my assessment, each of the boxes contains about $8M or mor=
e. They are still left in the airport storage facility till today. What is =
required right is your FULL NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND HOUSE ADDRESS which wil=
l be used for verification and the delivery of your consignment without fur=
ther delay. Thanks Mr. David Murray, Head Officer in Charge, Inspection Uni=
t, United Nations Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Atlanta, Georgia=
.=20=

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