419 scam: "Joy U. A.O"<unclaimedproperty.n@pinn.net> Transaction Confirmation#008

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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:
- "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)
- "the 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.
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.
- deebutler744@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Joy U. A.O" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <un.unclaimedproperty.ng@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2015 03:43:29 -0800
Subject: Transaction Confirmation#008

Attention: Consignment Owner,

Transaction Confirmation#0082935

This is a mail from Joy U.A. Ogwu the Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations and also the executive director of UN Debt Reconciliation department, I have come to make so many things right from the way the corrupt government officials has made it to be. We have been releasing foreign/domestic unclaimed funds without causing heart break to beneficiaries since. Is my pleasure to inform you that your delivery personnel has arrived with your cash proof boxes value $6.2 million dollars being your inheritance /compensation payment. He is currently in Huntsville International Airport Alabama United States on transit. Quickly call him now on this line (256)-414-4064 or on Email: deebutler744@gmail.com

Give him directives, his name is George B. Uba. He has been waiting to hear from you to enable him get to your home address without missing his way. This consignment box has a serial lock combination and a manual key, the manual key is with George B. Uba but the serial lock combination code is not given to him for security reason so you don't need t worry about someone opening your box. The code will be text to your cell phone by me as soon as you confirm that the box has been delivered to you.

Most importantly you are advised to send your full data to him, which include your Full Name, Current Residential Address, Direct Cell Number, and A copy of any identity card to verify that you are the right receiver to avoid mistakes. Also reconfirm your full current address and valid phone number to the diplomat via his above email address once you receive this email to enable him deliver your proof boxes to your house without any further delay.

Note: Be very aware that the delivery agent is not aware that the boxes contain cash in it and you are not allowed to disclose that to him. The document presented to him show that the box is a family treasure. Also include your nearest airport

Joy Uche Angela Ogwu,

Nigerian Ambassador to the United Nations.

2nd Ave, New York, NY 10017, United States

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy_Ogwu

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