419 scam: "JAMES OBI" <info5@babymajawelt.de> CONFIDENTIAL COURIER FOR YOU ONLY

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- "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)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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 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.
- +2347059900074

Fraud email example:

From: "JAMES OBI" <info5@babymajawelt.de>
Reply-To: <drobijj22@googlemail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:06:40 -0800
Subject: CONFIDENTIAL COURIER FOR YOU ONLY

FROM THE DESK OF
Dr James Obi,
Director C .B .N

ATTN: Sir/Madam,

I know this will come to you as a big surprise because you do not know me.

My name is Dr James Obi , I work in Central Bank of Nigeria, Packaging and Courier Department. I got your contact among

others from a search on the internet and i was inspired to seek for your co-operation. I want you to help me recieved a

consignment fund that is already in the Europe which I shipped through our CBN accredited courier agent.

The content of the package isUS$5.2 Million (five Million two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars, all in $100 bills,

but the courier company does not know that the consignment contains money. Note: The Money is coming on 2 security proof

boxes, the boxes are sealed with Synthetic nylon seal and padded with machine. What I declared to courier company as the

contents is Sensitive Photographic Film Material.

All I want you to do for me now is to give me your full residential address, your private phone and fax number,and your full

names, I believe that at the end of this Deal you will have 30% while 5% will be mapped out for the expenses remaining 65%

goes to me and my partners

My identity must not be revealed to anybody for any reason as far as this Deal is concerned.

If this arrangement is okay by you all you need to do now is to send to me,
1. Your full Name And house address:
2. Your identity such as, international passport or driver's license
3. Your contact phone numbers and fax number:

you can call or email me immediately for the necessary Follow-Up, for security reasons other modalities will be discussed as

soon as you get back to me indicating that you are ready to partake in this mutual Deal.

Note: You will act as the real owner of the said consignment/package.

I await your Considerable prompt Letter of Acceptance.

Best Regards,
Dr James Obi,
TEL: +234 7059900074

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