The BBB has just learned of a new entry in the playbook of Nigerian scams. E-mails are being sent, supposedly from Federal Express, notifying people that their Fed Ex package is being held for a “Security Keeping Fee.” The ransom for the package is only $170 USD. The demand even comes with its own security code words and a photo of the package being held hostage.
Needless to say, Federal Express does not charge a “Security Keeping Fee” and packages are not delayed in Nigeria until additional fees are paid.
The entire message is listed below for your information and amusement.
--- On Tue, 7/21/09, FEDEX COURIER SERVICE <customerservicenotification2009@fedex.com> wrote:
From: FEDEX COURIER SERVICE <customerservicenotification2009@fedex.com>
Subject: Dear FedEx Customer: Tuesday, July 21, 2009
To:
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 4:09 PM
Attached is the photo image of your FedEx package on my desk ready for instant dispatch to your residence.
According to our previous mail, you are informed by our FedEx Online Team Management, Mrs. Felicia Paul, about the payment for the Security Keeping charge and it must be made before delivery of your package. The Payment for Security Keeping Fee which is USD $170 should be made to our account officer with the below instruction through Western Union Money Transfer :
SEND PAYMENT TO OUR ACCOUNT OFFICER:
Name : MR. TOHEEB WILLIAM
Address : 12 Air Port Road , Benin City , Edo State Nigeria.
Text Question to be used : Relationship?
Text Answer : Friend
As soon as payment is made kindly send us the following payment details:
1.Senders Names:
2.Amount sent:
3.(MTCN) Money Transfer Control Number:
Note that as soon as payment is made in 24 hours time we would process the delivery of your package and also send you the FedEx Tracking Number.
Have a Blessed day.
I await your Swift Response.
Mr. Peter Jordan
Dispatch Director
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