419 scam: "Congratulation Esteemed Customer." <scarletcourierr01@yahoo.co.uk> Congratulation Esteemed Customer.

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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:
- "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. )
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (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.
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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Congratulation Esteemed Customer." <scarletcourierr01@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: sales009mbchips@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 8 Nov 2013 22:19:11 +0700 (ICT)
Subject: Congratulation Esteemed Customer.

SCARLET COURIER LIMITED
Head Office & Accounts
658 Ajax Avenue
Slough,Berkshire

Our Ordering Beneficiary

Attention,

We apologize if this e-mail comes to you as a surprise. We have intended
this, to be an informal approach so that you will know that We have not
contacted you in error or through spam.

We hereby confirmed receipt of payment sum of $5.4m , into our official
ESCROW account with the BANK OF ENGLAND, by order of the world Bank Newly
Introduced 2011 end of year Settlement Of Debt Scheme (SDS) For the
foreign in charge of Foreign Debt Recovery Committee on Overdue
Contract/Inheritance payments in Africa, as indicated in our database.

This programme was introduced to all Central banks,mostly to central banks
in Africa, such as the Central Bank Of Nigeria Which is the origin of this
funds for payment and settlement of Foreign Debt VIA ATM,as the African
Nation, has suffered a lot of loss because of debts owed
internationally,the 2011 budget has the payment order and you are approved
and scheduled for payment immediately

Henceforth with an unconditionally mandate, your funds will be pay to you
via ATM by diplomatic delivering to your door step,So you are here by
advice to provide the following information to enable the diplomatic agent
deliver your ATM to your door step.

Please you can read from the link below to confirm.

http://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/moneygram-settlement-granny-scam-179373451.html

Provide us with your following details to enable us begin:

Full Name:..........................

Address:........................................

Tel:.......Fax:................

Company name and Address (If any):.......

Occupation/Position:.............

A copy of your working ID:.....

We sincerely apologize for the delays and advice you to STOP any further
communication with your associate in any of the African countries for they
contributed 100% hindrances to the release of your funds,also the Final
fund release order will be forwarded to the office of our Foreign
Operation Department of Scarlet Courier Service Limited, USA, for
immediate Delivering of your funds to you upon receipt and official
re-confirmation of your information in our database.

Note: We are to pay through diplomatic delivering of your ATM Card to
your door step in you country.So Your full co-operation is required, as
this might be the only available payment order for the year.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Grace Ding
Head Of Operation
Scarlet Courier Limited

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