419 scam: DH L <l.dh96@yahoo.com.ph> Delivery process

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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:
- "stamp duty" (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. )
- "western union" (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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "lagos" (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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- companydhl80@yahoo.com.hk (Yahoo, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: DH L <l.dh96@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: dhcompany63@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 19:49:14 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Delivery process

DHL International Nigeria Ltd
Plot 370 Muri Okunola Street
Victoria Island
Lagos

Sir,
It has came to our notice that your parcel is here in our office ready to be delivered to you which the delivery charges has been paid, meanwhile, the new rule is that before your package will be shipped, Tax/Stamp Duty must be procured. This is the New Customs working policy and the essence of such Document is to ensure a hitch-free, as the custom will scale any parcel before passing the point of entry and the charges for this is $205. But this morning the Government brought it to our notice that they have made the waiver option of 50% because they want you to receive your parcel.
Therefore, you are so lucky for the waiver which you will now pay the sum of $100 only.
Now you have to walk into the western union or moneygram close to you and send the $100 immediately with the below name, as we will be making delivery tonight and your parcel will be delivered too.
Receivers name.........................John Nze
Payout destination.....................Lagos Nigeria
Test Question...........................First Name?
Answer.....................................John
Amount...................................$100
MTCN......................................
Senders name and address..........
Please do reply via this email: companydhl80@yahoo.com.hk
Yours in service
Rev. Bamaga Ofili
DHL supervisor

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