419 scam: "Dr. Frank Jerry" <metropolitanpolice10@gmail.com> .Million.MOST IMPORTANT,

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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:
- "the 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)
- "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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a next of kin scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Frank Jerry" <metropolitanpolice10@gmail.com>
Reply-To: metropolitanpolice010@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2015 15:54:17 -0400 (PYT)
Subject: .Million.MOST IMPORTANT,

Dear ,

Let me start by introducing myself to you. I am Dr. Jerry.,the Head of
Delivery Unit Murtala Muhammed Int'l Airport Lagos Nigeria. I sent my
diplomat to make a Delivery of a Consignment belonging to Mrs.Lynn Ted,
when the diplomat arrived At the International Airport,He called the
telephone number that was given to him and someone else pick the call and
confirm to us that Mrs.Lynn Ted died 4-days ago in a car accident.

The Diplomat is presently at the INT'L AIRPORT and cannot return back the
consignment to Nigeria based on the fact that if he returns it,The
government will confiscate it.I decided to search for a New and
Trust-Worthy Person that can help receive the consignment and we both will
share in the ratio of 50/50.

During my research I found your name and email address and I deem it fit
to email and inform you.The diplomat presently is still at the
International Airport waiting for instruction on where to make the
delivery.

You have to contact him directly on this information below.

The Consignment contains $17.720.000.Million USD and we shall share this
funds when the consignment is delivered to you.I therefore seek your
consent to present you as the Owner of the funds to the Deceased since you
are at an advantage, equally from the same country, that the proceeds of
this finance firm valued at US$8.7,Million will be delivery to you. We
shall both share the funds. 45% for you and 50% for me, while 5% should be
for expenses or your Government may require Taxes.

If you can assist to receive the consignment,Kindly reconfirm your home
address to me ;...,CELL PHONE NUMBER & OCCUPATION So the Consignment Can
be delivered to you as the New Beneficiary . I will wait to hear from you.
directly on this information

Regards,
Dr. Jerry.

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