419 scam: Raphael Ukuega <royjese96@yahoo.pl> Contact DHL Express Office

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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:
- "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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "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.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: Raphael Ukuega <royjese96@yahoo.pl>
Reply-To: DHL.customercare.benin@gogo.mn
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:11:56 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Contact DHL Express Office

Good day dear,

This is to inform you that I have registered your $850,000 ATM Card at the DHL office in Cotonou Benin for immediate onward delivery to you once you contact them. The delays was caused when the former of Secretary to our Late Boss failed to carry out the instructions given to her by late Mrs Geraldine Frantz due to her own sickness. Initially your funds was in Bank Draft, but due to this delay, the Bank Manager then transferred the cash into ATM Visa Card to avoid losing your funds if the draft expires.

Now, you will have to contact the DHL Office in Cotonou urgently, because I am currently in Taiwan for further studies being sponsored by my new employer Caritas International.

DHL Express Office Cotonou,

Conctact Person: Dr Alexander Orimili
Email contact: DHL.customercare.benin@gogo.mn

Then Reconfirm the following:

1. YOUR FULL NAME:.......
2. YOUR HOME/DELIVERY ADDRESS:.......
3. YOUR AGE:...........
4. YOUR MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER:.....
5. YOUR OCCUPATION:........

The Parcel containing your ATM Card was accepted for delivery by DHL's Cargo and Parcel Officer because I have made part payment for its delivery. I handed over $43.00 USD remaining from the money meant for the delivery of your ATM Card. The rest was used in expenses for Issuance and Activation of the ATM card. This leaves a balance of $55.00 because when it was scaled, the cost was calculated to be $98.00. Actually, the Parcel Officer said that your ATM Card will not be shipped unless they receive this balance of $55.00. Accordingly, he stated the Receiver information for you to send this balance to them through: Western union money transfer or Moneygram or Ria Money transfer services.

Receiver's Name: JOHNSON VICTOR
City address: Cotonou
Country: Benin Republic
Amount: $55.00

When you send the money, forward all the money transfer information to Dr Alexander so that they will dispatch your Package. If possible, scan the payment information to avoid errors.

Regards

Raphael Ukuega

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