419 scam: "Rev. Michael Elliot"<edward@rekadaya.co.id> Your Package Identification Code (ATM/SCS/674/232)

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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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "michaelelliot1010@yahoo.pt" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +22968160392 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- post.dhlbenin@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Rev. Michael Elliot" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <michaelelliot1010@yahoo.pt>
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 14:37:14 +0200
Subject: Your Package Identification Code (ATM/SCS/674/232)

Compliment Of The Season Dear Friend

I'm on my way to China for a three months end of the year Vacation till February 2016.Meanwhile, $1,500,000.00 was approved in your favor and has been loaded into an ATM Master Card and registered with DHL EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES for immediate delivery to you.

Forward your Full Name, Your Address and Your Current Phone Number to the DHL COURIER for the delivery of your parcel containing your ATM MASTER CARD.

Contact Person: Dr. John Akuma
E-mail: post.dhlbenin@gmail.com
Phone; +22968160392

Note:The only money you have to pay to the DHL is the administrative fee of $165 which they insisted has to be paid by You (The Beneficiary) Ask them the receiver information on how to send the administrative fee of $165 to enable them deliver your ATM Card immediately.

Regards,
Rev. Michael Elliot
Coordinator
Email: michaelelliot1010@yahoo.pt

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SK Nomor: 053/SK-Dir/RE/XI/2015
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