419 scam: "fidelitysec1@libero.it" <fidelitysec1@libero.it> CLAIM CARGO

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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)
- "clearing 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. )
- "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)
- "million dollars" (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)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a next of kin scam.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447831608094
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.
- fidelitysec2@yahoo.es (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "fidelitysec1@libero.it" <fidelitysec1@libero.it>
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 01:04:29 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: CLAIM CARGO

Dear Friend,

I am Mr Kwang Park,I am the Despatch Director to Fidelity Security Company
here in London.I want to inform you that i have a business proposal for you.I
got your details through a business directory.

A consignment containing $10 Million dollars is currentlly stuck in your
country belonging to late Mr Castro Thomas who works with the United Nation,The
client die about 5 days ago without leaving a next of kin to Claim his
Consignment,We have made correpondence to reach relatives and friends which all
effort went unsuccessful.

Due to my position i have asked the diplomat to stay behind that have finally
gotten a relative to Late Mr Castro Thomas which i want you to represent and
claim the consignment.The content of the consignment is stated as family
treasure containing Gold and Diamond for security reason.

The content of the consignment is know to you alone for security reason,The
consignment have been cleared by the custom of your country ,All what is needed
is to pay the clearing fee and which immediatelly consignment will be deliver
to you by the diplomat.

I will want you to send me the below information:

Your Full Name:
Home Contact Address:
Telephone No:
Occupation:
Age:

This will enable me to forward this information to the diplomat so that he can
deliver the consignment to you,I will request you to send me a copy of your
International Passpport or Driver License to enable me know you much better.I
am willing we both share the amount 50%/50%.

I have to do this,If consignment is not claim it will be return back to
Security Company and will be forwarded to the British Government,I am making
used of this opportunity in life as it does comes easily,I intend to resign
immediately the conclusion of this business.I will come over to your country to
have my share of my funds.

Await your urgent response.

Mr Kwang Park
Cargo Director
1-2 Finsbury Avenue
London EC2M 2PP
United Kingdom
Click on this Email for reply: fidelitysec2@yahoo.es
Telephone No:+447831608094

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