419 scam: "FedEx Express Delivery Post" <metovar@minvih.gob.ve> Re: Package Delivery Notification..

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "security keeping 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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- mrswhitepennyoffic@mail2consultant.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
- delivery post contact fedex delivery email: mrswhitepennyoffic@mail2consultant.com mrswhi= tepennyoffice@post.com mrs. white penny (Mail2consultant; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "FedEx Express Delivery Post" <metovar@minvih.gob.ve>
Reply-To: mrswhitepennyoffic@mail2Consultant.com
Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:31:57 -0800
Subject: Re: Package Delivery Notification..

Dear Customer,
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FedEx do not send confirmation of delivery info via mail until it is more =
than THREE - FOUR MONTH OLD, at the moment it is absolutely necessary that =
we contact your for further details on delivery.
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We have a package register for shipment to be delivered to you in your cou=
ntry of resident. This package was sent by Mr John "Jack" Long who won a lo=
ttery in united state August July 19, 2014 in California. =

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Clink this link to view Mr John "Jack" Long on it winnings and related info=
rmation on how are you part of is donation.
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http://www.powerball.com/powerball/winners/2014/071914CA_Long.shtml
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He also said in his document that he is giving this offer because he is ol=
d and he have no choice than to help the world because he is a dying old ma=
n.
=

You are required to contact the delivery department (FedEx Express Delivery=
Post) with the details given below:
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FedEx Express Delivery Post
Contact FedEx Delivery Email: mrswhitepennyoffic@mail2Consultant.com mrswhi=
tepennyoffice@post.com
Mrs. White Penny =

Managing Director
Phone Number: +1 (703) 544-9903
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Kindly complete the below form and send it to the email address given above.
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This is mandatory to reconfirm your Postal address and telephone numbers.
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RECEIVES NAME: ________________
TELEPHONE: ____________________
DELIVERY ADDRESS: _____________
CITY: ___________________________
COUNTRY: ______________________
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Ensure that, your mailing address given to us is correct to avoid mistake =
during the process of delivery and the phone No. provide is available at al=
l time so you can be reach.
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Please Note that you have to pay a sum of $215 USD to the FedEx Delivery D=
epartment for the Security Keeping Fee of your parcel. FedEx Company as sta=
ted in our privacy terms & condition page. considering that packages regist=
ered with us on a Special Order delivery. Without payment for the security =
keeping fee we cannot delivery you parcel to you.
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please contact us immediately and send your delivery details and DELIVERY w=
ill be MADE immediately without any problem or further payment.
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Yours Faithfully,
Mrs. Lyrical Walker
FedEx Online Team Management.
All rights reserved. =A9 1995-2015 =

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With over 3,500 employees, 46 offices, six major ground hubs, and gateways =
worldwide, it=2019s no surprise that FedEx Express is able to deliver more =
than 8 million shipments yearly.

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