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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:

Fraud email example:

From: FAST WAY COURIERS GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC DELIVERY <fastwaycourierpostalservice@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:37:34 +0100 (BST)
Subject: FastWay Courierpostal Service UK Ltd (MODE OF DELIVERY) Awaiting Your Response


COURIERS
(GLOBAL DIPLOMATIC DELIVERY)
23 Rufford Court, Hardwick Grange
Woolston, Warrington WAI 4RF, United Kingdom.


ATTENTION: Gerard Kohlmacher,

PARCEL REGISTRATION CODE: (FW231282)

Dear Valued Customer,


At Fast Way Courierpostal service our goal and mission is to provide quality logistical solutions which exceed our expectations at a competitive price. Our aim of providing global excellence in transportation is provided by our staff members and worldwide suppliers who are here to serve your requirements through the next century.

Fast Way Couriers is a global air cargo wholesaler and has an exclusive network of international agents ensuring complete logistical support for all international cargo requirements. In U.K, Fast Way Couriers is headquartered in Warrington UNITED KINGDOM Mand has coast-to-coast representation to permit direct and economical flights or by other transportation means.

This E-mail sent to you is to inform you that the Verifications Dept. at the headquarters of the LOTTERY PROMOTIONS have officially cleared you for payment. The original copy of your certificate together with a covering document (Money Laundering protection and Letter of Affidavit for Claims) the British government stating that the money was obtained legally through a registered lottery programme ( BMW LOTTERY PROMOTIONS), as soon as you meet with any of the option listed below, your winnings will be transferred to you immediately.

SHIPMENT AND BILLING
The Lottery certified cheque and documents are packaged to be delivered under one way bill by the contracted Courier Company and are categorized as High priority & Express delivery under applicable laws and regulations. This shipment cannot be delivered to PO boxes or postal codes but to Receiver's address. Transit times for delivery of parcels to customers are in working days and are subject to change depending on location of collection and delivery, weight and value. For lightweight shipment, you may be charged for its value as well as dimensional weight rather than its actual weight.

INSURANCE POLICY
This delivery parcel for greater protection has also been insured in accordance with shipping regulations under unlimited liability. This comprehensive cash in transit insurance cover for your consignment has been arranged {for effective and fast customs clearance}. Delivery of parcel/Transfer of winnings commences {2-3 days} after payment covering delivery charges is made.

ITEM ORDER NUMBER
Order number for Lottery prize parcel: {ORDER NUMBER: .................. you will be asked to give your order number before signing for any document at the arrival of your parcel at your assigned destination. You are hereby advised to keep your order number confidential as this company will not be liable for any uncertainty whatsoever bearing the misconduct on the path of the customer.

PRICE INDEX OF ITEMS
Prices quoted indicate the Air Express services available from the UK to your destination country for the selected shipment type. The actual availability of services is determined by destination area code or city name, and subject to commodity and value restrictions for dutiable shipments.

Whosoever must present the delivery officer identification card regarding to the above names mention. There after you will be given a tracking number to monitor your parcel on line. You can now begin the final step of the claims process, which is the transferring of your cash prize to you. With regards to this, find below options open to you; you are required to select the more convenient.

The options, together with their associated conditions are presented below:

OPTION ONE:
Premium Delivery

Handling & Delivery Cost..............£380.00
Insurance......................................£550.00
Administrative Charges.................£0.25
Total Cost......................................£955.00 GBP ($1,869.00 USD)
Length of Days..............................24Hrs
Order Number...............................0576534


OPTION TWO:

Economy Delivery

Handling & Delivery Cost...............£240.00
Insurance.......................................£330.00
Admin istrative Charges.................£025.00
Total Cost......................................£595.00 GBP ($1,200.00 USD)
Length of Days...............................48Hrs
Order Number................................4572145


OPTION THREE:

Standard Delivery

Handling & Delivery Cost...............£100.00
Insurance.......................................£330.00
Admin istrative Charges.................£025.00
Total Cost......................................£455.00 GBP ($882.00 USD)
Length of Days...............................3 Days
Order Number................................6572345

The International money transfer company, WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER have been chosen as method of payments for customers, you are to make payment through any regional office close to you. This payment method was adopted to ameliorate and speed up the process of payment and delivery because of its wide network of operation.

Important Note: That the courier charges cannot be deducted from your Winnings due to Article 1186 section 45 subsection 2.3 of Constitution of the United Kingdom as relates to Financial and freight matters, which are duly codified in the United Kingdom law.

Please respond to this email by making a selection from the options above. Also be reminded that the deadline for the claiming of winnings is exactly two weeks after the receipt of this email. After this period, your cash prize will be deemed to have been forfeited by you and will be reused in the drawings of the next edition of the lottery.


Respond to this e-mail by making a selection from the three options above. Also send to us a scanned copy of either your driver's license or any form of legal identification.

Good luck and Congratulations once again. Please send your response within the next 24hrs to this same email address.

We are glad to be of service to you.

Mr.Phill Anderson, Customer Service Officer
Customer Information and
Enquiry Department
Fast Way Couriers Service
Tel: +44-704-574-4984
Fax: 0044-707-525-8193






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This message, along with any attachments, is strictly confidential, and intended solely for the use of the person or organization to whom it is addressed. It may contain privileged and confidential information which is covered by legal, professional, or other privileges. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. In this case, please destroy the email and its attachments. Any opinions presented, expressed or implied, are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Company.
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