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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: "D.H.L.Delivery Company" <linkertodd@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: agentpaul12@yahoo.fr
Date: Wed, 9 Feb 2011 00:47:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: URGENT REPLY







































  






 
DHL COURIER SERVICE COMPANY BENIN DU REPUBLIC 
Avenue Mgr Isidore de Souza 41 Blvd Du Mongo Cotonou Benin.
My Dear,
THIS IS MY THIRD AND FINAL MAIL TO YOU!!!
We received your email with the complete of your personal information and your home address in regards of your package that was deposited in our office by your local partner  Mr. Ben Okoye. here with this Registration Number;.dhl /122p/mtm/2009  Zip Code:0113388.
The amount involved for the delivery of your package is US$85.00 and the money is to be send down here through western union or money gram with our cashier name below.
 
And within 48hours of receiving the fee your package will be at your doorstep by our Diplomatic agent for sure becuase the delivery will be over night expresss.
 
Receivers Name................AUGUSTINE NWEKWU.
Country....................... BENIN  REPUBLIC
City............................. ....COTONOU
Text Question...................WHEN
Answer......................... TODAY
And as soon as you send the US$85.00 then send us the Western union Details/ MTCN Number / Sender's Name. Because  as soon as the fee  is received we will despatch your package and we shall  provide you the tracking details for you to monitor the movement of your package while on the transit to know that its coming to you.
 
The US$85.00 requested is for our security keeping fee and All necessary documents has been tendered by depositor.

 
Below is picture of your registered box.

 
Type:   Diplomatic Package.
Size:   L: W: H / 04:10:13 CM.
Weight: .29kg.
Colour: Brown.
 DHL COURIER SERVICE COMPANY BENIN DU REPUBLIC
 
Yours Sincerely,
Mr. PAUL UZO
Email(  agentpaul12@yahoo.fr ) 
Tel: +229 98892244
DHL International Express Courier
Company Director Benin Republic
 
 
CAUTION: THIS INFORMATION MAY BE CONFIDENTIAL OR PRIVILEGED INFORMATION. IF YOU ARE NOT ADDRESSED OR AUTHORISED TO RECEIVE THIS MESSAGE, YOU MUST NOT USE, COPY, DISCLOSE OR TAKE ANY ACTION BASED ON THIS MESSAGE OR ANY INFORMATION HEREIN. IF YOU RECEIVE THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR PLEASE ADVICE THE SENDER ON THE ABOVE.
 
DHL COURIER SERVICE COMPANY BENIN DU REPUBLIC



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