419 scam: "Mr.Williams Bill" <ryan@ryangreer.com> DHL COURIER COMPANY@

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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:
- "courier company" (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.
- dhlexpressoffice599@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Williams Bill" <ryan@ryangreer.com>
Reply-To: dhlexpressoffice599@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2023 14:01:31 -0400
Subject: DHL COURIER COMPANY@

DHL COURIER COMPANY WITH
3130 V St NE, Washington, DC 20018,
United States
Email: ( dhlexpressoffice599@gmail.com )
DHL Express Services.Tel: (202)-333-2426

Dear Customer,

You are receiving this email from DHL regarding an ATM visa card
registered for delivery to you by your consular here in Washington, DC for
the payment on your unpaid inheritance/contract compensation, its your
choice to receive it or reject it and i will send your file to the IMF/UN
for rejection of payment to you if you decide to reject its delivery to
you.but if you want to receive your fund the sum of $18.5Million into your
bitcoin wallet address let us know please Tel: (202)-333-2426

It is confirmed you can withdraw maximum of $8,500usd daily from any visa
ATM machine in your country and the total amount in the card is
$18.5Million we will need you to confirm its delivery to you with
information below: but if you like you will receive your fund the sum of
$18.5Million through your bitcoin wallet address

Full names:
Home address:
City:
Country:
Telephone:
Scan copy of identification:

Once received and confirmed we will immediately dispatch your ATM card to
you. if you like you will receive your fund the sum of $18.5Million
through bitcoin wallet address Tel: (202)-333-2426

Thank you for your Maximum understanding and co-operation
Mr.Williams Bill
Tel: (202)-333-2426
Email: ( dhlexpressoffice599@gmail.com )

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