419 scam: united parcel <deliverycompany01@verizon.net> UPS International Benin

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "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)
- "cotonou" (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.
- +229985963566 (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.
- mbabean@sify.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: united parcel <deliverycompany01@verizon.net>
Reply-To: percelservice@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 05:56:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: UPS International Benin

Simtram
Benin
Authorized Service Contractor for UPS
BP485 Rue du Gouverneur Fourn,
Contonou
Tel. :+229-985963566.

Date:
18/05/2010.

Attention Dear
Customer.

UPS
Courier is a freight
company with a commitment to provide you, the customer, with the finest
possible service tailored to your individual needs. The company operates from a
fully equipped freight facility, We have extensive African, American, Assian,
European and World-wide connections and can be contacted 24 hours a day 365 days
a year. This has proved to be the perfect location to offer a first class and
efficient import and export service by Airfreight, International Courier, Seafreight and American
and European Road Haulage.

We are highly
experienced customs clearance brokers, enabling us to customs clear your
shipments quickly and efficiently through the complicated customs procedure. We
also offer an excess baggage service, merchandise in baggage customs clearance
and a full domestic roadfreight service.

We would welcome
the opportunity to quote on your future business and feel we would represent a
major breakthrough in efficiency for your cargo requirements. Of course, if you
would merely like further information at this stage, we would be delighted to
give you more details. Simply contact us by email, telephone or
fax

We wish to inform you that our diplomatic agent conveying your ATM
CARD which registered in our company to be shipping you was arrived your
country but our Diplomat Agent is missing your location, he is stranded in your
Airport due to he missing your location. The diplomat arrived your country with
your ATM CARD worth of $3.7Millions (Three Million, Seven Hundred United States
Dollars) few hours ago.

You recall he was cleared for the delivery on Monday and he left
for your destination immediately. But unfortunately He could not locate your
address and he is currently stranded at your airport now, So you are advised to
reconfirm your information again to the Diplomat immediately to enable him
deliver your ATM CARD to your door step without any further
delay.

You are to reconfirm this information to him immediately as
follows:
(1)Your Full Name: _______________
(2) Phone
Number: ___________
(3)Current Home Address:
______________
(4)Fax Number:
__________________________
(5)Country: _______________
(6)Your City:
____________________
(7)Name of your Nearest Airport:
_______________________
(8)A Copy of Your ID for Identification:
_____________________

So contact
him via email address with the email below and with the information
required.
Diplomat Name: Mba Bean
EMAIL; (mbabean@sify.com)

So contact him immediately to
deliver your ATM CARD first thing tomorrow morning and get back to us
immediately you contact him to make sure that your ATM CARD has been delivered
to you. The Diplomat is waiting at the Airport of your country to hear from you
today with the information.
.

Dr. peter
johnson.
UPS International Benin..
Cotonou,
Republique Du Benin

Open 7days-24hrs-365days a
year

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