419 scam: "Mr.Peter Ferguson"<ferguson76@one.co.il> The consignment was intercepted(Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airpor

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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!

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Peter Ferguson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ferguson07@skymail.mn>
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:23:19 -0400
Subject: The consignment was intercepted(Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
6000 N Terminal Pkwy

Atlanta, GA 30320
Tele:(404) 826-3181

Dear friend(Consignee),

During my last inspections of all various intercepted consignments in my department,i found an abandoned and unclaimed Consignment Box Tagged house Hold Personal effects" on Transit from London City Airport (LCY),which belonging to uknown identification.

And after carrying out a personal investigation and scanning as the(Chief Inspector of Cargoes)it was revealed US$100 dollars bill in cash,and after much confirmation of the exact contained amount it was a total sum of US$4.746,000.00 dollars(Four million seven hundred and forty six thousand united states dollars).

The consignment was intercepted because it was not properly declared by the private delivery company as Cash money rather as personal effect.

The details of the said consignment is as follows for your perusal,

Type: SUITCASE
Wheels: 4 wheels
Handles: Trolley handle with top & side handles
Dimensions: Height: 2.30 ft, Width: 1.64 ft, Depth: 0.98 ft
Weight: 177lbs.

I cannot claim this consignment as the Consignee neither be claimed by a local citizenship, but can be claimed by a foreigner as the rightful consignee. So if you will accept i can present you as the legal/rightful consignee. the money will be shared 50% for me and 50% for you if interested.

I need the below following information as a reconfirmation to the office for the normalization of the shipping Documents and successful delivering of the Consignment to your provided address in your country,

1. Your Name.
2. Home phone & Cell Phone
3. Home delivery address
4. Occupation.
5. Any form of Identification either Drivers license or International Passport.

I will demand for your total cooperation to work with me completely for the success of this transaction, and also your honesty and 100% assurance not to disppoint me once you received the consignment and the money in your position pending my arrival to meet you to take my share of 50%.

And i also assure 100% RISK FREE and without any hitch,as i will make sure i use my office position as the Chief Inspector of Cargoes to advance and complete this deal perfectly.

Please get back to me as soon as possible for further information and instruction for the collection and delivery of the consignment to your designated address on-time.

Best Regard.
Mr.Peter Ferguson
Tele:(404) 826-3181
Chief Inspector Cargo Department

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