419 scam: Mrs Britt Ahlenius <chartchalerm@mkwt.co.th> Attention Beneficiary

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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. )
- "are expected to pay " (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Britt Ahlenius <chartchalerm@mkwt.co.th>
Reply-To: mathewhandleyaz@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 15 Dec 2024 10:21:37 +0800
Subject: Attention Beneficiary

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Address:Â 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States

Departments: Los Angeles International Airport Terminal 6

Code: LAX

Elevation: 39 m

Number of runways: 4

Hub for: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, MORE

Serves: Greater Los Angeles

Opened: October 1, 1928

WMO Code: 72295

THIS MAIL IS ONLY FOR THE OWNER OF THIS E-MAIL ADDRESS

Attention, Dear,

This is to notify you that your consignment has been in our custody

waiting for your compliance before the delivery will be effected to your

delivery address. We have been waiting for you to contact us regarding

your consignment box which ImpexÂ Express Service supposed to deliver to
you

which was on hold by US Department of State Bureau and requesting for

clearance certificate which will be obtained from the origination of the

consignment box before it will be released.

After the meeting held by our board of directors which was concluded

that the delivery of your consignment to your address must be

completed withinÂ 24-hours upon your comply to our requirement which

is by sending iTunesÂ Card of $50.00 Dollars to obtain the needed

certificate and effect the delivery of your consignment immediately.

Note that your consignment box US$30.900,000.00 Million has been

arrived in US Los Angeles,International Airport

and waiting to receive clearance certificate before the gate pass is

given for final delivery of your consignment to your address below.

Note that you are expected to pay only $50 Apple cardÂ for clearance

certificate and you are to pay it here as the origination of the

consignment box in favor of

Apple card $50 our accountant officer in USA

Send the $50Â for immediate release of your

consignment box,

To save our time better Send Apple Card or Steam Wallet card $50

Apple card or Steam wallet card picture.

Once you send the money, try to notify us with the SCANNER

Apple card card for easy to pick

up andÂ immediate action on the release of your consignment box

US$30.9000.000.00 Million.Please

treat this as a matter of urgency .

Note that any uncial consignment will be returned to Imper Express
courier

company ltd after 3 days.So you are urgently advised to comply with our

demand fee of $50 so that we will release your consignment box
immediately.

Mrs Britt Ahlenius

Public Relation Officer United State Custom

FromÂ Los Angeles Custom, CA 90045 consignment box US$30.900,000.00
Million

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