419 scam: "DHL DELIVERLY" <dhldeliverly@post.com> DHL DELIVERY POST 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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "money gram" (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. )
- "abuja" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "DHL DELIVERLY" <dhldeliverly@post.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2015 02:41:43 +0100
Subject: DHL DELIVERY POST OFFICE.

DHL, Delivery Post Office,
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive.
Central District Area, Abuja,
Nigeria.

Attention Valued Customer;

We wish to inform you that your parcel was lifted here in this office and waiting to be delivered to your door post in your Country. You are hereby been charged for the delivery cost of Five hundred and Fifty United States USD$550 Dollars,For the delivery of your parcel to you.

You are also been required to return to this office with this required data;

1.Full Name________________
2. Home Address____________
3.Age______________________
4.Telephone Number_____________
5. Nationality____________________

Below is your payment detail on how you shall make your payment through this branch office payment manager through money gram money transfer.

Money Gram detail;

Name: Franklyn Nwankwo
Address: Central District Area
City: Garki
State: Abuja
Country: Nigeria
Zipcode: 900001
Amount :USD$550

Once your payment is been made you are to return to this office with your payment scan receipt.

Yours on Service,
DHl , Delivery Post Office.

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