419 scam: "MR.Kings Selly."<test@COVINGTONCOMPUTERS.COM> PAYMENT DETAILS

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

Fraud email example:

From: "MR.Kings Selly." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <silly.kings@yahoo.pt>
Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 10:39:35 -0700
Subject: PAYMENT DETAILS

Attn: Beneficiary,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the senate house, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency.
It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 42787631000377714 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 2900. The ATM Card Value is $5. 8 MILLION USD Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice.
We have concluded delivery arrangement with all COURIER SERVICES, Courier Company to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. In view of this development, you are requested to choose from the options listed below your choice and cost of delivery.

DHL (2working days)
Mailing - $160.00
Insurance - $250.00
Total amount $410.00

FedEx (3working days)
Mailing - $170.00
Insurance - $250.00
TOTAL - $420.00

UPS (4working days)
Mailing - $150.00
Insurance - $250.00
TOotal - $400.00

Please confirm to us your company chioce to deliver value card to you for us to proceed, and please be informed that delivery will be made to your address in 48 hours (2 days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid being delayed by customs.

Treat urgently.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

MR.Kings Selly.

NB: If you receive this message and you know it is not for you please do not reply.

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