419 scam: "John Standal" <dorisced@cantv.net> Attention.

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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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "John Standal" <dorisced@cantv.net>
Reply-To: officeteam@qq.com
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 12:54:09 -0530
Subject: Attention.

Attention.

We understand you had attempted to claim your fund, which proved abortive
as you have being dealing with people not in position to help you.

South Africa envoy. Mr. Dominick Baruti, with a heavy accent, I hope this does not
constitute communication problem between the two of you. The envoy would require some
document and some logistic fees for necessary authentication of your back up papers to
your fund. Meanwhile, we advise you come to New York for claims or send an email to him
and introduce yourself.

Please furnish us with a copy of your driverâ€™s license or international passport.
You are hereby adviced to stop all communication with every other official, as your
consignment is no longer in their possession.

CONSIGNMENT DETAILS:

TAG#: BJ2661428986
REF: B762661428BJ
REG NO: 0229BJ
RECEIPT NO: 339331,
BATCH NO: 55674
RELEASE CODE NO: 0763
VALUED $5Million

Await Your Response

MR. JONES STANDAL.
INSPECTION OFFICER (INSPECTION UNIT.)

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