419 scam: "Mr. Albert Nicholas" <hardizamuhammed@gmail.com> US$7.5Million Abandoned Consignment Box

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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 document" (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. )
- "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)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Albert Nicholas" <hardizamuhammed@gmail.com>
Reply-To: info.georgebushairport-texas@usa.com
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:39:44 -0700
Subject: US$7.5Million Abandoned Consignment Box

George Bush Intercontinental Airport
2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston,
TX 77032, United States
*Tel: +1(812) 567-2739â€¬ Call/SMS*

Attention,

I am Mr. Albert Nicholas, the new Operation Manager at George Bush
Intercontinental Airport Texas. I returned to this office on the 19th of
February, 2023 and during my official research I discovered an abandoned
consignment box containing an undisclosed US Dollars belonging to you as
the legitimate beneficiary. Your contact email is tagged on the
consignment.

From my assumption, the consignment contains not less than US$7.5million
and it weighs approximately 35kg (Internal dimension: W58 x H146 x D72 (cm)
effective Capacity: 560 L) and It is still left in our airport storage
facility. Your consignment has its clearance documents, which includes
Anti-Terrorist Clearance, Money Laundry Clearance, United Nations Approval
Certificate, I.M.F Approval Certificate, and World Bank Approval
Certificate.

The consignment was sent from Barclays Bank London UK. I tried to know the
reason why your consignment is still abandoned here in our airport, and I
found out that the former operation manager who left this office some
months ago with-held your consignment from your diplomat for his own
selfish interest despite your supporting documents being complete.

I do not support injustice and criminality, and now that I have resume this
office as the new Operation Manager of George Bush Intercontinental Airport
and in charge of your consignment, I will release your consignment to you
since I do not see any reason why your consignment was withheld when your
supporting documents is verified legal and complete. Therefore, you are
required to come down to our airport to claim your consignment from my
office.

Your direct telephone number is needed for easier communication.

I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully

Mr. Albert Nicholas
Operation Manager
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston,
TX 77032, United States
*Tel: +1(812) 567-2739â€¬ Call/SMS*

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