419 scam: "Mr. Charles Griffin" <charlesgriff01@gmail.com> YOUR $7,400.000.00 ($7.4M) ABANDONED PACKAGE FOR DELIVERY.

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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:
- "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)
- "the diplomat " ("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: "Mr. Charles Griffin" <charlesgriff01@gmail.com>
Reply-To: griffinmrcharles@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:56:07 -0800
Subject: YOUR $7,400.000.00 ($7.4M) ABANDONED PACKAGE FOR DELIVERY.

Very Urgent and Important,

This is the 3rd time I am sending you this notification letter regarding your abandoned consignment box valued sum of US $7.4 Million and I have not received any positive response from you or making a suggestion on how you wish to receive your Consignment Box. Once again, I am Mr. Charles GRIFFIN, the new Airport Security Officers Head of Operation in Pittsburgh Intercontinental Airport. Address: 12 Allegheny County Airport West Mifflin, PA 15122, USA, during my official research I discovered an abandoned Consignment Box valued sum of $7.4 Million belonging to you as the rightfully intimate beneficiary.

I tried to know why this Box has not been released to you but I was told by the Union management that Box was abandoned because the Contents of the package was not properly declared by the consignee as "MONEY" rather it was declared as personal effect to avoid interrogation and also the inability of the diplomat to pay for the Non Inspection Charges which is about $3,700.00 Now that your Consignment Box is still available and ready for collection, I will pay for the Non Inspection Fee $3,700USD and arrange for the Consignment Box to be delivered to your doorstep Or I can bring it by myself to avoid any more trouble.

But I will share it 30% for me and 70% for you. But you have to assure me of my 30% share. but if you are unable to reach me know that I am on inspection just email me and make sure you include your mobile number so that I can give you a call. I wait to hear from you urgently if you are still alive. hope it is cleared and accepted by you?

Your direct telephone number and address will be needed and more details of your Box payment will be made known to you as soon as I receive your swift..Description of Consignment box to be delivered: Type:..CONSIGNMENT TRUNK BOX Size:../ 2:1 CM. Weight:..5.6KG. Color:.....BROWN BOX Registration NO: #98952457 Serial #1256784315 Pin number?*****

Positive response.

YOUR FULL NAMES ............
YOUR ADDRESS: ..............
YOUR PHONE NUMBER ...........
CELL PHONE NUMBER ............
YOUR OCCUPATION / POSITION HELD ..........

Do not hesitate to email me back as soon as you read this mail.

Thanks for your cooperation and I wait for your kind positive response.

Yours Faithfully,
Mr. Charles GRIFFIN

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