419 scam: "TNT DELIVERY COMPANY WEST AFRICA" <snjawarkar@polytech.somaiya.edu> (no subject)

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "insurance fee " (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. )
- "security keeping fee" (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. )
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a fake lottery scam. Consider the following facts about real lotteries:
1. They don't notify winners by email.
2. You can't win without first buying a lottery ticket.
3. They don't randomly select email addresses to award prizes to.
4. They don't use free email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc) to communicate with you.
5. They don't tell you to call a mobile phone number.
6. They don't tell you to keep your winnings secret.
7. They will never ask a winner to pay any fees to receive a prize!
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2347036070073 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- tnt.customerservice764@yahoo.com.hk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: tnt.customerservice40@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:08:16 +0530 (IST)
Subject:

TNT DELIVERY COMPANY WEST AFRICA
OFFICE OF THE DISPATCH OFFICER
RECONFIRM YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS,
PARCEL REG NUMBER:PL/634/XFDX

Good day to you. We have been waiting for you to contact us for your
Confirmable Package that is registered with us for shipping of your
Package to your residential location. This is to inform you that we are in
possession of your Parcel (which include a certified cheque worth of
$800,000.00 (EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS and other vital
documents) that we facilitate the clearance of the cheque in your country,
which is to be couriered to you.It is the usual practice of our
organization to conduct a proper verification of all Parkages that we are
to delivered, to ensure that they are valid. Be rest assured that your
cheque has been confirmed valid and true and delivery will be made once
you have meet the necessary requirements.

The package is registered with us for mailing by the UK PROMOTION AWARD
TEAM as claimed, in England, United Kingdom. We are sending you this email
because your package is been registered on a Special Order.What you have
to do now, is to contact our Delivery Department for
immediate dispatchment of your package to your residencial address. Note
that as soon as our Delivery Team confirms your informations, it will take
only one working day (24 hours) for your package to arrive it designated
destination.For your information, the Mail, VAT & Shipping fees have been
paid by the Lottery Award Promo Board before your package was registered.
What you need to pay is the Security Keeping fee and parcel insurance fee
of the TNT company as stated in our privacy terms & condition page, in
order to secure your Parkage. The cost for the Security Keeping fee and
insurance fee is $150 usd(One Hundred And Fifty United States Dollars)

NOTE: As a result of these any parcel which is not delivered within
48hours the parcel would be returned back to the promotion along side when
sending your information please ensure that you state the parcel
registration no for security reason and note that these has to be
confidentail for
security reasonThis is mandatory, kindly complete the below form to
reconfirm your Postal information:

Full name.........
Home address..
Country....................
Telphone...............

Await your Swift Response.
CONTACT THE DELIVERY DEPARTMENT
Attention: Mr George Moor Shipment Officer
Of TNT delivery servicesNigeria.
E-mail: tnt.customerservice764@yahoo.com.hk
Tel: +2347036070073
Shipment Code: CPEL/OWN/9876
Parcel Number: PL/634/XFDX
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