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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:
- "money laundering" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "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)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- mr.christopherphillips111@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "FedEx Customer Service:" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.christopherphillips111@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 18:53:55 -0700
Subject: FedEx Customer Service:

FedEx Customer Service:
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1009 E 1st St Vidalia, GA.
CUSTOMER SERVICE :- Monday to Friday 0800-1800
Saturdays: 1000-1400
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: 1000-1400
OFFICE HOURS: Monday to Friday: 0800-1800
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REFERENCE ITEM ID: (FedEx #3144123)
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ATTENTION:

We have been notified of several scam offers purporting to be sanctioned by FedEx Courier Company ltd or authorized by

its top executives. These malicious acts aimed at defrauding unsuspecting members of the public are being perpetuated

through several channels impersonating FedEx Courier Company ltd or its Executive Management.

In addition to what is stated above the FedEx Courier Company wish to alert members of the public that the Company is NOT

INVOLVED in: Unsolicited job offers via e-mail or social network.

However, the singular motive of this promotion was made after some financial analysis and issues
fluctuating the economy and the international global standard. Delivery protocols commenced subsequently approved,

adequately substantiated, discreetly investigated and equitably quantified among the 24 valuable consignments released

after verification.

If you've received this message in your SPAM/BULK folder as a result of restrictions implemented by the Internet Service

Provider, we urge you treat genuinely.

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTE
All consignments were remitted under the hard cover of an Insurance Policy as It violates the federal delivery rule

governing every Diplomatic service to process dispatch without an INSURANCE. Also regarding import documentations for a

number of different reasons, including the administration of import laws, assessment of taxes, and for Proper Conducts To

Kick Against Criminality During Process, recipients are liable to a token of $500.00 USD for Priority Freight. This is

also to avoid risk as we cannot afford to RE-ISSUE a consignment if anything goes wrong.

Failure to comply will nullify chances of receiving your package which will be confiscated and made forfeited under the

Money Laundering and Other Financial Crime Prohibition Act of 2003.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

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CHARGE : $500.00 USD
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The FedEx Courier Company urged caution in engaging with individuals claiming to represent the business interest

especially through social network and to report all suspicious activities to law enforcement.!!!

Treat With Urgency,

MR. ANTHONY ANDERSON
FED EX AUTHORIZED SHIP-CENTER
1009 E 1ST ST VIDALIA, GA 30474.
REGULATED BY DELIVERY SERVICE AUTHORITIES
REPLY TO; mr.christopherphillips111@gmail.com

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