419 scam: OFFICE DESK <dsxdfff@gmail.com> Attn: Consignor.

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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:
- "the 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)
- "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)
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.
- officdesk33@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: OFFICE DESK <dsxdfff@gmail.com>
Reply-To: officdesk33@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 04:33:05 -0800
Subject: Attn: Consignor.

Attn: Consignor.

This is the Custom Area Controller (The Airport Committee Special Task
Force)at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA )unit in
Nigeria. All forfeited and false declared Consignments are deposited
herein the restricted bonded warehouse for auditing. On routine
investigation, I discovered this forfeited consignment with your name
on the bill of entry.

On an extensive inspection the Value of the cash stuffed consignment
was not declared but assumed approximately 10.5Millionusd. The
Consignment was forfeited because of false declaration by the
Consignee and the delivery officers' inability to pay the Non
Inspection fee (NI). The Consignment was originally declared as
personal effect while the real content is cash money.

The details on the consignment tagged is:

Type: SUITCASE
Wheels: 4 wheels
Handles: Trolley handle with top & side handles
Approximate Dimensions: Height: 3.20 ft, Width: 2.50 ft, Depth: 1.90 ft.
Weight: 180 lbs.

I solicit your acceptance to use my position to clear and deliver this
Consignment to you on condition that I will be compensated after
receipt.Indicate your acceptance by forwarding:

1. Your Full Name.
2. Home phone & Cell Phone
3. Home delivery address.
4. Airport Closest to you.
5. Any form of Identification either Drivers license or International Passport.

Note,The money you are obliged to pay is the Non Inspection fee of
$375.00 dollars only .

All communication must be private and encrypted because we are under
the watchful eye of the security agents. Once the clearance is
completed I will deploy the service of a secured dispatch company that
will deliver to your doorstep.

Regards,
Mr. Victor Dimka.
Custom Area Controller (The Airport Committee Special Task Force)at
the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA unit in Nigeria.
Email: officdesk33@gmail.com

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