419 scam: Garry Ellis <tanimumurtala1@gmail.com> YOUR ABANDONED SHIPMENT IS READY.

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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 permit" (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)
- "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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "a diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "garryellis111@outlook.com" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: Garry Ellis <tanimumurtala1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: GarryEllis111@outlook.com
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:19:08 -0700
Subject: YOUR ABANDONED SHIPMENT IS READY.

I am MR. Garry Ellis. Head of inspection Unit United Nations office.
Agency. at the Harts-field Jackson international airport Atlanta GA.
During our investigation, we discovered An abandoned shipment through
a Diplomat from the United Kingdom which was transferred from JF
Kennedy Airport. To our facility here in Atlanta GA, and when scanned
it revealed an undisclosed sum of money in 2 metal consignment
packages weighing approximately 110kg each. The consignment was
abandoned because the content was not properly declared by the
consignee

The diplomat's inability to pay for Non-inspection fees among other
things are the reason why the consignment was delayed and abandoned.
By my assessment, each of the boxes contains about $4,000,000,00, or
more. But right now you need the consignment clearance permit or allow
us to repatriate it back to the UK (place of origin) as we were
instructed. like I did say again the ship abandoned it and ran away
most importantly because he gave a false declaration. to get back this
package provided you will also give me something out of it (financial
gratification) contact Email Address.(GarryEllis111@outlook.com)with
reconfirmation of your Full Name, Home Address, City, State and
Telephone number.

I wait to hear from you very Urgently

Sincerely
MR.GARRY ELLIS
Head officer in charge
Administrative service Inspection unit.

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