419 scam: "Chicago Department of Aviation"<koran990@chol.com> RE; CONFIRMATION..

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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:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
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.
- gov.slsanusi@execs.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Chicago Department of Aviation" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mike.minear@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:02:37 -0800
Subject: RE; CONFIRMATION..

O'Hare International Airport
Airport Code (ORD)
P.O.Box 66081
618 South Access Road
Chicago, Illinois 60666
(773) 377-6197

Sir,

Ref: Final Notice from Cargo Center.

With reference to your package reg #: NG9100AF originally scheduled to be delivered to you by the Central Bank of Nigeria agency Foreign payment service New york. This package in a golden metal box valued 121 million USD arrived at Chicago international airport via British airways flight no. BA592 from London UK.

This is to inform you that we have been advised to deposit your Cargo to an Accredited bank, Kindly furnish your Valid Bank Account(s) or Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to facilitate immediate deposite of your valuables. Do not hesitate to respond to this request for smooth completion of your cargo transfer within the scheduled period.

Best regards,

Mike Minear
Vice President

CC. gov.slsanusi@execs.com

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a global leader in the movement of freight, mail, and goods. The airport consistently ranks in the top 10 in North America and the top 25 in the world in terms of its annual air cargo volume, in excess of one million tons. O'Hare air cargo is among the nation's and the region's most valuable imports and exports, representing
billions of dollars in annual trade, from electronics and machinery to fine clothing and medicines. These goods can reach over 200 cities non-stop throughout the United States and the world on over 30 passenger airlines and over a dozen cargo carriers that serve O'Hare. As a major supply chain hub, freight forwarders, brokers, and corporations enjoy the superior
advantages of Chicago's distribution infrastructure, central geography, large economy, and expressway network.

(c)2011 City of Chicago, Department of Aviation. All rights reserved.

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