419 scam: "Rev. Dr. John Wilson" <ngosinee@yahoo.com> Attention: Client

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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:
- "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)
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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 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.
- +22994995377 (Benin, probably a 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.
- fairewayshipservicecompany@yahoo.co.id (Yahoo, Indonesia; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Rev. Dr. John Wilson" <ngosinee@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: fairewayshipservicecompany@yahoo.co.id
Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2012 06:12:42 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Attention: Client

Attention: Client
Â I have arrange your total sum of $18 Million United State Dollars withSKY-LINE COURIER COMPANY and the manager of UBA BANK PLCtold me that the Check will expire before getting to you, so i told him tocash the $18 Million United State Dollars and deposited the cash withSky-Line Courier Company, now contact the Sky-Line Courier Company withthis informationbelow. CONTACT PERSON.
MR. CAPT JOHNEmail: fairewayshipservicecompany@yahoo.co.id, mcallenmiller@kimo.comTelephone: (+229- 94995377)Our Website: Â www.skylinecourierdelivery.skyrock.com
Contact them to enable them deliver the consignment box to you immediatelyand let me know when you have receive your consignment box also make surethat you send the needed information to enable them deliver yourConsignment to you immediately.
SKY-LINE AND DELIVERY COMPANY LTD.And be advised to reconfirm your full information to them to avoid wrongdelivery.
Your. Receiver---Your. Country---Your. City--Your. Tel---Your. Test question-----Your. Answer-----------Your.. Passport--Your. Email Address---Your. Password------
Do let me know immediately you receive your consignment box that wasdeposited in SKYLINE courier company.
This is your Registration informationâ€¦Reference Number: GS/170/56Package Registration No; # Eg2272,Security Code No: # 01721457,PACKAGE No: # JKT0014523,Items No: # J247,Serial No: #1256784356,Size of the items: 46m by 52m,Weight of the items: 41kg.
BEST REGARDS,Rev. Dr. John Wilson

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