419 scam: "Mr. Jerome Robinson"<jrobinson@rayana.ir> Greetings

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "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)
- "trunk box" (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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "a 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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Jerome Robinson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <assistanceinspectordirector@bellair.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:21:46 -0800
Subject: Greetings

I am Mr. Jerome Robinson the Assistant Director Inspection Unit/United Nations Inspection Agent in Atlantic City International Airport,New Jersey, USA. During my

recent withheld package routine check at the Airport Storage Vault, I discovered an abandoned shipment from a Diplomat from Europe and when scanned it revealed an

undisclosed sum of money in a metal trunk box. The consignment was abandoned because the Contents of the consignment was not properly declared by the consignee as

“MONEY” rather it was declared as personal effect to avoid interrogation and also the inability of the diplomat to pay for the United States Non Inspection Charges

which is $3,700USD. On my assumption, the box will contain about $4.5 Million to $5.5 Million and the consignment is still left in our Storage House here at the

Atlantic City International Airport,New Jersey USA till date. The details of the consignment including your email address and the official document from the United

Nations office in Geneva are tagged on the Metal Trunk box.

However, to enable me confirm if you are the actual recipient of this consignment as the Assistant director of the Inspection Unit, I will advise you provide your

current Phone Number and Full Address, to enable me cross check if it corresponds with the address on the official documents including the name of nearest Airport

around your city. Please note that this consignment is supposed to have been returned to the United States Treasury Department as unclaimed delivery due to the delays

in concluding the clearance processes so as a result of this, I will not be able to receive your details on my official email account. So in order words to enable me

cross check your details, I will advise you send the required details to my private email address herein for quick processing and response. Once I confirm you as the

actual recipient of the trunk box, I can get everything concluded within 3-6 hours upon your acceptance and proceed to your address for delivery.

Lastly, be informed that the reason I have taken it upon myself to contact you personally about this abandoned consignment is because I want us to transact this

business and share the money 70% for you and 30% for me since the consignment has not yet been returned to the United States Treasury Department after being abandoned

by the diplomat so immediately we discuss over the $3,700 and payment being raised by the parties i.e you and I, I will go ahead and secure the United States Non

Inspection Clearance Certificate and arrange for the box to be delivered to your doorstep Or I can bring it by myself to avoid any more trouble but you have to assure

me of my 30% share and Expenses ratio 30% from my end and %70 for your good-self. You can call me on 201 7658900 for important discussion.

Mr. Jerome Robinson
Assistance Inspection Director
Atlantic City International Airport
Email- assistanceinspectordirector@bellair.net

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