419 scam: "Kenneth Thomas"<almadom@neostrada.pl> Re: IRREVOCABLE RELEASE OF FUND VIA CONSIGNMENT BOX

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic immunity"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "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 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)
- "diplomatic immunity" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Kenneth Thomas" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ken_thomas81@ymail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:55:28 +0100
Subject: Re: IRREVOCABLE RELEASE OF FUND VIA CONSIGNMENT BOX

UNITED NATIONS (IMF ASSISTED PROGRAMME)
DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT AND TRANSFERS,
WIRE TRANSFER/AUDIT UNIT Our Ref: WB/NF/UN/XX029
(United Nation) Human Right Activist Dept
On Debts Reconciliation on Foreign Payment Matters,
Unit B1, 50 Bank Street London E14 5NS,
London, United Kingdom.

SUB: IRREVOCABLE RELEASE OF FUND VIA CONSIGNMENT BOX

Attention: Beneficiary,

I am Mr. Kenneth Thomas, newly appointed national security adviser to the Unit Nation Owed Debts Payment
Recovery Commission Representative.

This is to inform you about my plan to send fund to you via cash delivery. I will be sending you contract part
payment of (US $12.000000.00) Twelve Million dollars to you via diplomatic courier service. I intend to remit
this fund to overseas with the assistance of you as a foreigner. I have to make a solid arrangement to
transfer the funds to you who will be trust worthy,

Note: The money will be coming in two security proof boxes, and the boxes will be sealed with synthetic
nylon seal ,padded with machine, and the delivery of the boxes will be done through a diplomatic agent who
will accompany the boxes to your house address.If you are interested, all you need to do now is to send to me the following information:

1) FULL NAME AND ADDRESS

2) A SCAN COPY OF YOUR IDENTIFICATION CARD,

3) YOUR PHONE NUMBERS
.
The diplomat attached will travel with it. He will call you immediately he gets to your country's Airport. For
you to give them little financial assistance to get the consignment clear from the custom I hope you understand
me.

Note: the diplomat is not aware of the original contents of the boxes, what I declared to them as the contents is sensitive photographic film materials, I did not declare money to them please. I will secure the diplomatic immunity clearance certificate that will be tagged on the boxes to make it stand as a diplomatic consignment. I intend to use this fund to acquire estates or landed properties in your country.

We shall negotiate on the sharing % if you accept this proposal. Thank you in anticipation of your cooperation.

I will be glad to hear from you urgently.

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL BACK TO ME IF YOU DO NOT HAVE MONEY TO ASSIST.

Respectfully Yours in-service,

Mr. Kenneth Thomas.
(UN) Human Right Activist
In-charge Of All Pending Consignment/Fund Release.
Unit B1, 50 Bank Street London E14 5NS
London, United Kingdom,

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