419 scam: "DELIVERY EXPRESS" <no_reply@dev-express.org> Re: DELIVERY OF YOUR FUND BY DIPLOMATIC OPTION.

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- "diplomatic delivery" ("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: "DELIVERY EXPRESS" <no_reply@dev-express.org>
Reply-To: org.delivery.express@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2017 09:08:10 -0500
Subject: Re: DELIVERY OF YOUR FUND BY DIPLOMATIC OPTION.

FROM THE DESK OF:

NATIONAL SECURITY/DIPLOMATIC WAREHOUSE BANJUL THE GAMBIA

DIPLOMATIC DELIVERY OF YOUR CONSIGNMENT

Attention,

This is to inform you that the arrangements have been concluded with respec=
t to the direct shipment of your consignment to your country. I choose to c=
onclude shipment to ensure it is lifted before contacting you. This process=
is the Airlifting of funds/consignment from one country to another via a d=
iplomatic means of delivery. I found out that this consignment has been lyi=
ng in our correspondent office in overseas because you could not settle the=
cost of fees for the release of your consignment fund to you.

This is why I decided to use my position as the Shipment officer in charge =
of this Organisation to convey this consignment to your Country. To enable =
you to confirm when your consignment will arrive.
I believe you will compensate me well with a good remuneration when you rec=
eive the consignment.

Note: I know the content of the trunk Box because I could see the amount yo=
u are supposed to receive. This is the major reason I decided to get involv=
ed. You must also know that this arrangement does not involve any of the pe=
ople you were dealing with in the past because this consignment has been su=
rrendered to the Government. Hence my involvement, furthermore you will fin=
d the attached files of your consignment box here to enable you to know tha=
t I have the idea of your transaction.

Thank you for your understanding and I await your urgent respond or phone c=
all 002207723978. You can ask me any question relating to this regards.

Sincerely,
George Smith Wilson.
Chief Shipment Office.

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The information contained in this communication is =
confidential, may be client privileged, may constitute inside information a=
nd is intended only for the use of the addressee. It is the property of DEL=
IVERY MAN, LIMITED and the sender. Unauthorised use, disclosure or copying =
of this communication or any part thereof is strictly prohibited and may be=
unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify =
us immediately by return e-mail or by e-mail to, and destroy this communica=
tion and all copies thereof, including all attachments.

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