419 scam: "Mr McDonald Lewis" <rakeshminu@jethani.com> FOR THE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OF YOUR PACKAGE.

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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 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:
- "security keeping fee" (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. )
- "million us dollars" (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)
- "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.
- dhlcourerexpress@consultant.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr McDonald Lewis" <rakeshminu@jethani.com>
Reply-To: dhlcourerexpress@consultant.com
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2023 18:15:59 -0500
Subject: FOR THE IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OF YOUR PACKAGE.

6900 Airport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA, 95837s.
For Immediate Delivery Of Your ATM VISA CARD

Dear Valued Customer

I am Mr McDonald Lewis DHL Account Officer DHL Courier Company
California,United States of America.

I wish to notify you that your Sealed Metallic ATM Package which
contains the sum of $35 Million US Dollars Deposited in our Company
along with some vital documents by Mr.Charles Scharf President & CEO
Wells Fargo Bank. We will commence the delivery of your package to
your doorstep.

REGISTRATION CODE; (46JKT00678G)
SHIPMENT CODE AWB 303XZS,
SECURITY CODE SCTC/2022DHX/567/;
TAG NO # DHLXX441162
BATCH NO # DHLCMPLN11124

We want you to know that your ATM CARD Package is here in our Company
with the Shipment Code AWB 30XZS, Mr.Charles Scharf has paid $500 for
the Insurance & Security Keeping Fee. Except our shipping fee $50

Here is your ATM CARD PIN Code Number (4421)Note that you are the only
one that will know your ATM CARD PIN Number, do not give it to anyone
for Security reason. The maximum withdrawal value is $10,000.00 2 times
per day and you are entitled to use it 7 days in a week.

Also with the ATM card you will be able to transfer your funds to your
local bank account. The ATM card comes with a handbook or manual to
enlighten you about how to use it. The only thing holding your ATM
CARD Package Delivery here is this $50 shipping fee and immediately
the needed shipping charge of $50.00 is received today, your ATM card
will be handed over to you in your home address by tomorrow morning as
We programmed it here.

As soon as we receive the $50 shipping fee today,Our Diplomat agent
will depart from SACRAMENTO International Airport with your ATM
Package and your Shipment Airway bill will be sent to you immediately
to track your Package to your address within 24 Hours,

We advise you to try as much as possible to see that you send the
SHIPPING fee immediately after you receive this massage. buy a $50
iTunes Gift card and send it via our email. We are waiting to hear from
you as soon as you receive this message to enable us to meet up in time
today.

we are experts and will commence the delivery of your package to your
doorstep

MODE OF DIPLOMATIC DELIVERY
We are waiting for your Respond immediately because this is the only
thing holding your ATM CARD Here with Us.

Thank You
Mr McDonald Lewis
DHL Company Account Officer New York,
DHL CARGO DELIVERY OFFICE
dhlcourerexpress@consultant.com
Treat with urgency

Anti-fraud resources:

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