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"United Parcel Service" Advance-fee Scam Sent by Scammers

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United Parcel Service Advance-fee Scam Sent by Scammers

The fake "United Parcel Service" email below is a fake and scam. Recipients are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money or personal information. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence trick. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain the large sum.

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An "United Parcel Service" Advance-Fee Scam

From: UNITED PARCEL SERVICE - UUUUU@isis.ocn.ne.jp

Date: Sun, Mar 31, 2019, 10:27 AM

Subject: WELCOME TO UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS

WELCOME TO UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS

Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Founded: August 28, 1907, Seattle, Washington, United States

CEO: David P.Abney

Subsidiaries: The UPS Store, Mail Boxes, UPS Airlines,

Shipping and Mailing Service

ADDRESS:9838 Old Bay meadows Rd Jacksonville FL.USA ·

Open until 6:30 PM

more The UPS Store

This message is coming to you from the UPS Office in the address (9838 Old Bay meadows Rd Jacksonville ) and we hereby today dated 31/3/2019 to inform you that there is an certified ATM CARD from bank of America registered to our officer here this morning from one Mrs Debra Kenneth from Africa and according to her the West African Compensation Union in conjunction with United Nation Union is compensating all the scam victims and your email address was found in the scam victim's list and due to too much fraud in Africa they couldn't offer the money to you directly from Africa so they now decided to pay you by certified ATM CARD and the check valued sum of $13,500.000.00 USD will easily and safely deliver it to you by UPS to avoid

any fraudulent issues again so all you needs to do now is to contact us with your delivery information such as

Your Full Name

Your Address

Your PO Box Number

Your Direct Telephone number

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Comments (17)

Jun. 23, 2020 at 11:00 AM by info

"From: stjohnsba1@frontier.com

Order #: 1298322566

Hello.

Your package is still waiting for confirmation.

Order #: 1298322566

Placed on: June 22, 2020.

Status: Order Delayed Shipped.

REQUESTED

PRODUCED

DELIVERED

Carrier: USPS

Tracking Number: 7784445117436"

Here is another scam.

Jan. 30, 2020 at 4:19 PM by info

"From: United States Postal Service <office.file101@aol.com>

Date: Thu, Jan 30, 2020 at 9:29 AM

Subject: Dear Customer,

Dear Customer,

I am (Megan Brennan) Director general of United States Postal Service, Postal service company (USPS) We have been waiting for you to contact us for your parcel that was been registered with us By for shipment to your residential address. We thought that the sender gave you our contact details. It maybe interest you to know that a letter is also added to your parcel

However, we cannot quote the content to you via email for privacy reasons. We understand that the content of your parcel it self is a money order worth $500,000.00 US Dollars), $1,000.00 US Dollars for each money order copy all in the envelop, Text me urgently with your address full name and email address. to: and also send email to below email (ups20190@gmail.com)

Yours Faithfully,

Megan Brennan

Director General of United States Postal Service

Office Address 5675 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412-3629"

Here is another scam.

Dec. 25, 2019 at 1:31 AM by info

"From: "postal service Office@peoplepc.com" <servicsmember@peoplepc.com>

Date: December 24, 2019 at 10:40:51 PM CST

Subject: USPS Office of Inspector General

Reply-To: "postal service Office@peoplepc.com" <usps.postalservice@emailn.de>

Greetings,

Welcome to United States postal inspection office/headquarter important notification from USPS Office of Inspector General. I wish to pass this relevant information to you regarding your CERTIFIED LETTER and COMPENSATION PAYMENT CHECK. at the US Post Office Washington DC, A compensations PAYMENT CHECK that was belong to you was deposited to our office, I would have informed you of this since on Monday but it was late and also busy attending to our numerous customers.

Reply to US Postal Service with all your details (Mailing Address) and wait for their response.

You’re Cell phone No

Full Names

You’re Address

They will provide you with all the details of arrival, U.S.P.S tracking number and other relevant information you need, your CERTIFIED LETTER/CHECK will be delivered to any valid address of yours, Get in touch with contact United States Postal Service.

Best Regard

USPS Office of Inspector General

Headquarter Washington DC"

Here is another scam.

Dec. 25, 2019 at 1:30 AM by info

"From: USPostalServices <notify@uspostalservices.com>

Sent: 14 December 2019 18:55

Subject: Informed Delivery by USPS®

You have mail and packages arriving soon.

USPostalService

USPS.com Informed DeliverySORRY WE MISSED YOU.

You have mail arriving soon.

Download shipping Label red arrow

Fri, 13, 2019

USPS attempted a failed delivery of Shipment:

Z17645487653420968 .

As signature could not be collected at time of delivery,

as always, our priorities are the safety and well-being of our Customers.

You can schedule redelivery online via e-copy of shipping label or by visiting your nearest USPS Location.

A printed copy of shipping label and a valid government issued identification card will be required.

Mail unclainmed after 48 hours will be returned to sender.

Update delivery time red arrow"

Here is another scam.

Dec. 15, 2019 at 11:31 AM by info

Here is another scam

- Forwarded Message -

From: "United States Postal Service" <foffvs1@yahoo.com>

Sent: Sun, Dec 15, 2019 at 12:38 AM

Subject: Urgent contact for your money order $50,000.00

Dear Customer,

I am Mr.John E. Potter Director general of United States Postal Service, Postal service company (USPS) We have been waiting for you to contact us for your parcel that was been registered with us By for shipment to your residential address. We thought that the sender gave you our contact details. It maybe interest you to know that a letter is also added to your parcel.However, we cannot quote the content to you via email for privacy reasons.

We understand that the content of your parcel it self is a money order worth $50.000.00 US Dollars), $1,000.00 US Dollars for each money order copy all in the envelop, Email me urgently with your address full name and email address.send them to our email below (uuspostalservice@gmail.com)

Yours Faithfully,

Mr. John E. Potter

Director General of United States Postal Service

Office Address 5675 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412-362

Nov. 22, 2019 at 3:06 PM by info

"USPS Delivery Unsuccessful Attempt Notification

Fri 11/22/2019 9:21 AM

From: United States Postal Service - noreply@usps-prioritymail.com

Hi,

Package delivery unsuccessful attempt notice on November 20th, 2019, 08:54 AM.

The shipping attempt was unsuccessful because nobody was present at the shipping address, so this notice has been sent automatically. You can arrange redelivery by visiting the closest United States Postal Service with the printed shipping invoice specified below. If the package is NOT scheduled for redelivery within 48 hours, it is going to be returned to the sender.

To find out a lot more about Shipping and delivery, please visit the Informed Delivery Guidelines."

Here is another scam.

Nov. 10, 2019 at 11:22 AM by an anonymous user from: Tucson, Arizona, United States

I received an email exactly like this. My first thought is it's a scam. Coming from Megan Brennan I didn't want to ignore it. I came straight to this site and did my homework. That's a shame there is so much evil in this world. Desperate people do desperate things. Ive never been scammed thank goodness. I feel bad for those who have. Remember these words. "If it sounds to good to be true...It probably is'

Oct. 11, 2019 at 2:23 PM by info

"From: USPS Express <tracking@uspsstore.com>

Date: October 11, 2019 at 6:44:56 AM MST

Subject: Parcel

Greetings,

Parcel delivery attempt fail notice on October 10, 2019, 17:29 PM.

The delivery attempt was unsuccessful because no one was present at the delivery address, so this notice has been automatically sent.

You can arrange re-delivery by contacting us with your postage reference number on the attached eVoucher .

In case the parcel is NOT scheduled for re-delivery in 7 days, it is going to be returned to the sender.

Thank You.

USPS Express"

Here is another scam.

Sep. 4, 2019 at 9:49 AM by info

"From: Megan J. Brennan <take9@sky.plala.or.jp>

Date: Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 10:03 PM

Subject: Dear Customer,

Dear Customer,

I am Mrs Megan.J.Brennan Director general of United States Postal Service, Postal service company (USPS) We have been waiting for you to contact us for your parcel that was been registered with us for shipment to your residential address. We thought that the sender gave you our contact details. It maybe interest you to know that a letter is also added to your parcel.However, we cannot quote the content to you via email for privacy reasons. We understand that the content of your parcel itself is a money order worth of $50,000.00 US Dollars), $1,000.00 US Dollars for each money order copy all in the envelop, Text me urgently with your address full name and email address.and also email me. (uspostalservice880@gmail.com)

Yours Faithfully,

Mrs Megan.J.Brennan Director General of United States Postal Service

Office Address 5675 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC

U.S. Postal Service"

Here is another scam.

Aug. 27, 2019 at 11:57 PM by info

"From: "Diplomat John Ray" <djday@mail2000.ru>

Date: August 11, 2019 at 8:29:56 AM EDT

To: mr.john.ray45@gmail.com

Subject: urgent attention

Attention dear

My name is diplomat John Ray I arrived at the San Diego International California

few minutes ago with your valued ATM CARD worth $5.5 million usd call or text me on this number

1 (202) 792-2730 or email me back immediately with your full information including your phone number

Thank you

Diplomat John Ray

UPS COURIER COMPANY"

Here is another scam.

Aug. 8, 2019 at 12:35 AM by info

"United Speed Postal Service

www.unitedspeedpost.com

expressdelivery@unitedspeedmail.com

Address: Earle Towers Victory Monument, SoI 33/1 Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110 Thailand

Attention: Xxxxxxxxxxxc

Welcome to United Speed postal service. A Worldwide Shipping Service that Guaranties peace of Mind and safe delivery with over two million customers Worldwide,team partnerships with national and international clients. We ensure that every load we carry for our customers gets on the road quickly, safely and delivered on time.

We received your parcel from the Gaosip Bank of Thailand. We shall carry out the delivery of this parcel to your postal address as received once we confirm the delivery fee. Please select a service delivery option below suitable for you and make available the delivery fee to enable us commence and dispatch your parcel.

Service Delivery Options:

Option: 1

UNITED SPEED EXPRESS DELIVERY (48 Hours)

Mailing fee: $150

Insurance: $295

Vat: $50

TOTAL: $495 USD

Option: 2

UNITED SPEED PREMIUM SERVICE (72 Hours)

Mailing fee: $100

Insurance: $295

Vat: $50

TOTAL: $445 USD

Option: 3

STANDARD LIFE REGULAR SERVICE (120 Hours)

Mailing fee: $50

Insurance: $295

Vat : $50

TOTAL: $395 USD

MODE OF PAYMENT

You are required to make this Payment through Western Union Money Transfer, with the payment information below for quick processing of your shipment.

Receiver Name: Utumporn Kukong

Address: Earle Towers Victory Monument, SoI 33/21 Sukhumvit road Bangkok Thailand

Please forward a copy of the payment slip for confirmation to enable us proceed. You may respond to this email by making a selection and submitting the required fee for quick processing of your shipment accordingly.

Sincerely

Mr. Larry Alingas

International Dispatch Manager

United Speed Post Co Ltd"

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