419 scam: "mrs. shatel oleg" <mb92729@gmail.com> Re: URGENT FOR PACKAGE SHIPMENT

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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:
- "demurrage " (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. )
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- "skynetworldcourierservice@admin.in.th" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "mrs. shatel oleg" <mb92729@gmail.com>
Reply-To: skynetworldcourierservices@admin.in.th
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:02:31 +0300 (EAT)
Subject: Re: URGENT FOR PACKAGE SHIPMENT

Hello dear,

Good morning and how are you today? Having reviewed all the obstacles and
problems surrounding your payment file that was sent to us by the American
Consulate under the direct authorization of United Nations, we wish to
notify you that your contract/inheritance Fund valued $6.5Million USD (Six
Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) has been processed
and activated into ATM Verve Card.

It is my great pleasure to inform you that we have successfully registered
your ATM Verve Card with Skynet World Courier Company for onward delivery
to your address. Kindly study below information for your deposit details:

Description: ATM CARD
Depositor: MRS. SHANTEL OLEG
Deposit Number: SKY-101-PL45
Deposit Certificate N0.E405576
Sort/Clearance Code: SKY/101-45/P50

According to bank director Dr. Ifeatu Onejeme who assisted to complete
your ATM Card activation, you are entitled to withdraw $2,500.00 per each
withdrawal and daily limit of $10,000.00 from the ATM CARD.

So all you need is to write application letter to bellow Sky-net World
Courier Company contact information or call their foreign operation
department Mr. Raymond Maths for immediate delivery schedule of your ATM
CARD to any address of your choice.

Sky-net World Courier Services Republic Du Benin Branch
Contact Person: Mr. Raymond Maths (Representative & Foreign Operation
Manager)
Telephone Number: 002 29 96 46 30 01
Email: skynetworldcourierservice@admin.in.th

Don't forget to reconfirm your current data as Mr. Raymond Maths requested
to enable swift deliver and here is what they need from you

(1) Full Name.............
(2) Country Name.............
(3) Delivery Address.........
(4) Occupation.............
(5) Marital Status & Sex..................
(6) Age.................
(7) Telephone Number...........
(8) A Copy of Your Passport/ Drivers Licenses........................

Please hurry up now as your atm card package might attract demurrage
charges if it stays more than 3days in their custody and do keep me posted
for record updated.

Thanks and remain blessed

Best Regards,
Mrs. Shatel Oleg
FMF Head Quarter
Dept Reconciliation Committee
Cotonou, Republic Of Benin

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