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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Ops Volundio" <ops@volundio.com>
Reply-To: mc351852@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 05:22:12 +0300
Subject: MV EMELDA - PDA
MV EMELDA
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Kind Att: Agency Dept.
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Please note that we are working above vessel to discharge in your good por=
t about 55000 MT Iron Ore.
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In this respect you are kindly requested to provide us with the followings:
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1. Your best proforma D/A (as per attached vsl=E2=80=99s particulars) for e=
ach port.
2. Whether any water/air draft restrictions and terminal will be used.
3. Any other restrictions/limitation Owners should consider
4. Terminal used for such kind of cargo
5. Number of gangs
6. Method of DISCHARGING .
7. Present weather and forecast .
8. Whether port presently congested / time lost in waiting for berth.
9. Fresh water cost
10. Number of tugs compulsory for this kind/size of vsl
11. Questionnaire for vessels information prior arrival
12. Certificates required for vsl=E2=80=99s clearance
13. MAX DRAFT ON ARRIVAL AND SAILING.
14. Possibility and cost for:
Sludge and bilge water removal
15. COVID -19 RESTRICTIONS .
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Your soonest reply is highly appreciated
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Best regards,
Aura Perentos / ops
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VOLUNDIO SHIPPING COMPANY LTD
P.O.BOX 53569
CY-3303 LIMASSOL
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TELF: 00357-25-248170
EMAIL: ops@volundio.com
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