419 scam: "Mr. Carney Mark Edward"<Carneymedward10@road.ocn.ne.jp> Attn: Consignee From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta

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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:
- "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)
- "is 100% risk free" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "sani abacha" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Carney Mark Edward" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <carneymarkedward1@superposta.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:55:36 -0700
Subject: Attn: Consignee From Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta

Attn: Consignee,

I am the head asset Recovery Programme (ARP) Atlanta International Airport. I wish to inform you that we have forfeited over $4million in assets traceable to Late General Sani Abacha, a former President of the oil-producing Country Nigeria. The Family used shell companies and a secured shipping Company to launder this money into Atlanta USA.

This Cash Consignment was forfeited by the secured delivery Company because I secured a restraining order against the release since it is proceed of corruption. This Cash Consignment has been in the restricted bonded store since 5 yrs now unclaimed. It is my pleasurable to offer you my partnership in this business.

Kindly view this news blog below for some info

http://serap-nigeria.org/icpc-launches-inquiry-into-missing-abacha-loot/

If you can be trusted proceed for claims. I will assist with the contact of who to meet and what to do. It is 100% risk free and because I will have my commission I will provide all the information needed for the claim.

If you are Interested Respond with;

1. Your Name.

2. Home phone & Cell Phone

3. Home delivery address

4. Occupation.

5. ID Card.

Or you disregard.

Mr. Carney Mark Edward.

Anti-fraud resources:

What can you do when you receive 419 spam