419 scam: "Mr.David Mark" <mus_tstart2014@outlook.com> DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING SERVICE COMPANY .

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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:
- "dumorrage" (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. )
- "insurance 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. )
- "western union" (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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "registration 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. )
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.David Mark" <mus_tstart2014@outlook.com>
Reply-To: "Mr.David Mark" <davidmark3670@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2015 23:26:41 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING SERVICE COMPANY .

Â DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING SERVICE Â COMPANY .DHL INTERNATIONALBarnes Road Cotonou-Benin RepublicPO Box 12890Telephone: (+229) 9836 5508
Dear Package Owner,
This is to inform you that we are in possession of a certain parcel(Visa Debt Card) valued at $ 3.5 Million United State Dollars whichare to be courier to your your given address.The parcel was broughthere in our company to delivery to you by one Mr.James Welfeson(Office Administrator), he paid for the delivery fee together with theregistration fee except the insurance fee of $ 70 USD only which youare to send to this company to enable us carry out the transaction.Herefuse to Pay it Because he did not know the time you contact us toavoid Will dumorrage.
You are to Re-confirm your Mailing address. Note That we do notDeliver Also to POBox address or Street corners but to your residence.
We are a well established company offering courier and transportservices 24Hrs daily for priority delivery of letters, parcels andconsignments to any destination by road, air or sea.
We have a substantial team of couriers available for motorcycledispatch plus van driver couriers in all size vehicles from small vansup to 7.5 tones and international couriers for dispatch by road, seaor air.
Having been established for 13 years we have the expertise andExperience to Provide Services Second to none.CX Your registered number: 3464353
Description of parcel to be delivered:
Below is the parcel to be delivery
.An original certificate of Weight: ------------- 0.21kgBonded draft of Weight: ------------- 0.60kgColor of Parcel: ----- -------- YellowLength of days: ------------- 24working HoursTotal Weight of Parcel: ------------- 1.27kg
We do not operate on COD. Below are the mandatory administrativecharges That you are required to enable us to Pay Documents andcourier your ATM MASTER CARD valued at $ 3.5 Million United StateDollars.
Administrative charges .......... ........ Paid $ 100 ..........Delivering Fee ........................... ......... Paid $ 120 .......Insurance Fee ............................. .......... $ 70 .... Not PaidTotal ............................... ........................... $ 290Balance ................................................. ..... $ 70For insurance that is all,
The above charges is LISTed Because of the insurance Coverage we haveundertaken incase of Loss or Damage of your highly sensitive documentbefore it Gets to you. Based on the information you Provided with us,we Assume All Responsibilities incase of any eventualities.
You are to make the payment through Western Union Or Money Gram MoneyTransfer withthe information provided below, so as to speed up the process ofdelivery.
Receiver Name..........ARINZE ABHACity..........CotonouCountry .......... Benin RepublicText Question ........... in GodAnswer ..................WE TrustAmount ...........$70SENDER.......MTCN....... ...............
After payment, you are advised to send the payment details to us: viaemail attachment, so that our accounts officer will acknowledge yourpayment and your package will be despatch to your given addressimmediately.
Please note That on confirmation of the charges paid, the date andtime of departure and expected date of delivery Will be sent to you.ItWill Take us Workings Three days to Deliver your PARCEL. Note That,All orders not Delivered within Three (3 ) working days from thiscommunication will be returned.
Thanks,Mr.David Markdavidmark3670@gmail.comCompany Manager

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