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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: Donald Duke <peterson_michael1@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: globexprescouriercmpany@w.cn
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:39:25 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: CONTACT COURIER SERVICE FOR YOUR PACKAGE DELIVERY




Hello Dear Friend,



I am happy to inform you about my success in getting the funds deposited with Global Express Courier Service, your inheritance payment of $5.2 Million U.S. Dollars, has been arranged in sealed metallic Box that will be delivered to you by courier service company, because the Certified check drafted in your name was getting close to the expiring date. This idea was initiated by the manager of the Bank that issued your Certified check initially, he said that you can not be able to cash the check in your country due to the short time remaining so the only way to avoid losing the fund is to cash the check here and send you the fund through diplomatic courier. Below is the courier service contact information, so contact them immediately for the delivery of your fund consignment Box.



GLOBAL EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY

CONTACT PERSON: DR.DAVID ABBAH

POSITION: DIRECTOR FOREIGN DELIVERY DEPARTMENT

COUNTRY: BENIN

E-MAIL :(globalexpresscourier@o2.pl)



Please send them your contact information to enable their agent locate you immediately he arrive your country with your consignment. Following is the information they need from you;





1. YOUR FULL NAME____________________

2. CURRENT HOME ADDRESS______________

3. CURRENT HOME TELEPHONE NUMBER_____

4. CURRENT OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER___

5. COUNTRY___________________________

6. A COPY OF YOUR IDENTITY____________



Here is the Global Express contact E-mail (globalexpresscourier@o2.pl)



Please make sure you send the needed information to the Director General of GLOBAL EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY BENIN DR.DAVID ABBAH, with the email above. Note that you have to indicate the Shipment Code # AWB7704567114 while contacting the Director DR.DAVID ABBAH for security reasons to avoid any unnecessary delay. Please comply with the director because he alone knows the content of the consignment and he will make sure you receive the consignment at your door step safely.





Regards,

Dr. Donald Duke.

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