419 scam: Edward Williams <alert1923@live.com> ATTN:PAYMENT NOTIFICATION!

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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:
- "demurrage fee" (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. )
- "demurrage " (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. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "www.impexcommpany1972@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Edward Williams <alert1923@live.com>
Reply-To: www.impexcommpany1972@live.com
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:00:47 +0530 (IST)
Subject: ATTN:PAYMENT NOTIFICATION!

ATTN:PAYMENT NOTIFICATION!

Goodday, i hope all is well with you and your family? I writing this mail to inform you that i have been paid all the charges,that is holding your BANK DRAFT worth $1,200.000.00USD since and every arrnagement has been made with Impex Courier Company benin repoblic, am paying the fee not because i have but to avoid expire, and I know when you get your BANK DRAFT definitely you must compensate me.

Now your BANK DRAFT has been deposited with Impex Courier Company for delievry so i want you to contact the Company with your Full Contact informations so that they can deliver your BANK DRAFT to your designated address without any delay.Like i stated earlier i paid all the charges,

The only money you will send to Impex Company is their Demurrage fee which I supose to pay but they said no because they don't know when you will contact them and in case of increasing demurrage.

They told me that their Demurrage fee is ($75.00) so kindly contact them and ask them where to send the $75 to enable them keep you updated on the arrival of your DRAFT and know when it will get to your address.that is all you have to do.

Below is their Contact Informations,Contact Person: Dr Samuel Chizoba, impex courier and Security Company Email:www.impexcommpany1972@live.com Contact Today to avoid increase of their keeping fees and let me know once you receive your parcel.

Mr Edward Williams,

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