419 scam: "<dcoleman@fll.aero> David Coleman - Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport FL"<contact@mertonshop.ml> Re: Abandoned Consignment Box In Your Name

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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)
- "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)
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.
- dcole77032@mynet.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: " (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dcole77032@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:18:00 -0800
Subject: Re: Abandoned Consignment Box In Your Name - November 25th, 2018.....

Date: November 25, 2018,

Dear Consignee,

Re: Your Abandoned Metal Trunk Box For Delivery

Pardon my intrusion, but I had to bring this information to your knowledge.

I am Coleman David of Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport Cargo Department.

There is a false declared consignment deposited in our restricted bonded store for a forensic analysis.
On routine investigation, I discovered that this particular consignment has your email address on the bill of entry and your name was not visible probably torn off during handling. The value of the shipment is presumed to be between 10 - 12 Million USD. It was forfeited because of false declaration by the consignor and the delivery officers' inability to pay the Non-Inspection Fee (NIF). The Consignment was originally declared as personal effects but the real content is CASH [money]

The details on the consignment tagged is not quite clear:

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 know that this consignment is yours, I hereby solicit your consent to use my position to clear and deliver this consignment to you on the condition that I will receive 30% of the total proceed after you have received the consignment.

Indicate your acceptance by forwarding these important details I will need to facilitate dispatch:

1. Full Names
2. Home Telephone & Cell Phone
3. Current Residence/Delivery Address.
4. Nearest airport closest to your home.
5. Any form of valid Identification (Driver's license or International Passport)

All communication must be private because we are under the watchful eye of my employers and the security agents.

Once the clearance is completed I will deploy the service of a secured dispatch company that will deliver to your doorstep.

I look forward to your consent and hope to read from you soonest.

Email me back on: dcole77032@mynet.com

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mr. David Coleman

Telephone: +1 954-601-3007

Luggage Inspection Director

Cargo Handling Department
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA

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