419 scam: FedEx <telkomsa26568@telkomsa.net> Dear Parkage Owner,

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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:
- "you are required to pay " (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. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned 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.
- +2347031967422

Fraud email example:

From: FedEx <telkomsa26568@telkomsa.net>
Reply-To: FedEx <alangariamohammed@live.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:52:47 +0200 (SAST)
Subject: Dear Parkage Owner,

FedEx Express Service
Head Office:
70 International Airport Road
Mafoluku, Lagos, Nigeria.

Dear Parkage Owner,
FedEx Express wishes to inform you that a package was deposited in your favour in our Destination Sorting Facility since 2009 by the Central Bank of Nigeria and we have been waiting for you to contact our office with the shipment fee of $180.00 USD only for the delivery of your package to your location. The above stated package is said to be containing an ATM Gold Card with some documents therein.
As a matter of urgency, we wish to inform you that there is a claim on your package by one "Mr. Mohammed A. Al Angari" from Iraq, who is presently trying to make us believe that you entered into an agreement with him to pay the shipment/delivery fee of $180.00 Dollars and receive your package on your behalf.
The claimant "Mr. Mohammed A. Al Angari, has equally presented before the FedEx Legal Department with legal papers proving beyond every doubt that you signed a Deed of Assignment with him to receive your package.

As part of our Security measures in protecting the interest of our customers/clients, We have decided to contact you and find out from you if you signed any Deed of Assignment in favor of "Mr. Mohammed A. Al Angari" from Iraq, thereby making him the new owner of your package.
You are required as a matter of urgency to confirm to the FedEx Legal Department and inform the Chief Legal Attornet if you approved the above claim.. Failure to contact the FedEx Legal Department after 48 hours of this notice, it will be assumed that you signed a Deed of Assignment in favor of "Mr.. Mohammed A. Al Angari" from Iraq and as such authorization and approval will be granted to "Mr. Mohammed A. Al Angari" to claim/receive your package.
CALL THE FEDEX LEGAL OFFICE IMMEDIATELY ON THE CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR URGENT CLARIFICATION.

RAYMOND BRIGHT
(CHIEF LEGAL ATTORNEY)
TELEPHONE: +234-703-196-7422
Email=alangariamohammed@live.com)
IMPORTANT: Note that the above stated fee of $180.00 USD must be paid and that is the only fee you are required to pay to get your parkage and down to your door step.
FedEx shall not be liable or take any responsibility in the event that the parkage is handed over to the claimant from Iraq, if you fail to provide the shipment fee of $180.00 USD.
Thank you for your co-operation.
Customer Care Unit
FedEx Express

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