419 scam: martin wilcox <martwilcox_699@yahoo.co.uk> PLS. READ AND REPLY URGENT (GOOD NEWS). FROM MR. KEN COUTURE.

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "a security company " (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. )
- "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)
- "my direct telephone number" (a "direct line" in a scam usually means an untraceable mobile phone number used by a scammer in an internet cafe, a redirection service number that forwards to a mobile or a free voicemailbox in a different country.)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- mariond.fletcher186@rocketmail.com (Rocketmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- email: cvaswisscourier_fletcher@live.com email: mariond.fletcher186@rocketmail.com contact person: mr. marion d. fletcher (the special (Live; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: martin wilcox <martwilcox_699@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 00:25:12 +0100 (BST)
Subject: PLS. READ AND REPLY URGENT (GOOD NEWS). FROM MR. KEN COUTURE.

My Dear Friend,

Good Day.

I have a very good news for you, which is that of your Cash Box that was prevented entry into United States and impounded by the United States Authority. Meanwhile, I will like to introduce myself to you. My name is Mr. Ken Couture. Due to security reason i have to contact you through a friend email.

i wish to let you know that we were able to retrieve the package out from the US Customs with the assistance of my contact person at the Palm Franco NY here in US, who made the US Customs to believed that Cash funds was for United Nation`s Charity from the Palm Franco, entrusting under your custody.

The cash funds amounting to the sum U.S$10.5Million was deposited with a Security Company in Switzerland. so, You are advised to get back to me immediately you receive this mail and forward your contact address Immediately, as to enable me submit it to the Company for the to start processing for the delivery to your door step. You can as well reach the man incharge of the Consignment in the Security Company and forward the information direct to him, he already knows you as the beneficiary of the Consignment.

CVA SWISS COURIER SERVICE.
Email: cvaswisscourier_fletcher@live.com
Email: mariond.fletcher186@rocketmail.com
Contact Person: Mr. Marion D. Fletcher
(THE SPECIAL CARGO AGENT IN CHARGE)

Please note that I had an understanding with this follow at the Palm Franco that you are to offer him 5% of the total money immediately the consignment is delivered to your door step.

Please do call me through my direct telephone number: Tel: 718 285 8879. or you can reply me on my direct email: ken_couture@rocketmail.com to enable us talk.

Awaiting your urgent response.

Thanks and God Bless You,

Mr. Ken Couture.
Tel: 718 285 8879.

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