419 scam: "JFK-AIRPORT"<jfkairportcargosection@usamail.com> Your Urgent Attention is Needed Now @ JFK-Airport

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "clearance 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. )
- "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)
- "million 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)
- "a diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "JFK-AIRPORT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <abenhilljoee@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:39:45 -0700
Subject: Your Urgent Attention is Needed Now @ JFK-Airport

Dear Friend,

My name is Aben H .Joe, a senior officer at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) New York City. I have contacted you regarding a diplomatic consignment box which and the x-ray scan report revealed some US dollar bill in it which could be approximately $12.5 million dollars and the official paper of the box indicates your contact details. To confirm you as the authentic beneficiary, do send me your full name, your home address, your home/mobile tel number and the nearest airport close to you.

For your information, the box was was being carried by a diplomat who names is put on hold for my own safety he was on transit to your city, he was not able to pay the (JFK) clearance fee of $9,650 dollars because he was very ill at the point he got to the airport and was rushed to the airport clinic am sorry to inform you his heart stopped after 3 days of cogma he could not even say a single word before his death, after many background check he is the last of his immediate family remaining but dead now,i think he was on his way to see you maybe maybe not i think that is the reason the document papers indicated just your email as a beneficiary contact.I have taken it upon myself to contact you personally about this abandoned box if i may say ' we can transact this issue as a deal and share the total money 70% for you and 30% for me since the box was originally heading your way.

As soon as I get the requested details from you for verification. I will make all arrangement for the box to be delivered to you which can be concluded within 2-4 days after confirmation is made and upon your acceptance and willingness to co-operate. All communication must be held extremely confidential to ensure a successful delivery. Send your response to my private email address (abenhilljoes(At)gmail.com) I will give you a call after my confirmation .

Sincerely
Aben H.Joe
+194-854-7400

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