419 scam: DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE <b.l.a.c@sbcglobal.net> ENDORSEMENT/DELIVERY OF HSBC ATM DEBIT CARD TRANSFER CONFIRMATION PAPERS ISSUED

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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:
- "are expected to pay " (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 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)
- "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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348075070330 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE <b.l.a.c@sbcglobal.net>
Reply-To: kpamony60@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2009 09:02:42 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ENDORSEMENT/DELIVERY OF HSBC ATM DEBIT CARD TRANSFER CONFIRMATION PAPERS ISSUED IN YOUR FAVOR

FROM: DR. BENJAMIN O. SOGIMA.
(EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.

TO: NNPC CONTRACTORS

ENDORSEMENT/DELIVERY OF HSBC ATM DEBIT CARD TRANSFER CONFIRMATION PAPERS ISSUED IN YOUR FAVOR

MY NAME IS DR. BENJAMIN O. SOGIMA. I AM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
I AM CONTACTING YOU WITH RESPECT TO ZHENGS IN THE PROCESSING OF THE TRANSFER OF YOUR ATM VIZA PERMIT CARD YOU ARE EXPECTING FROM NIGERIA.

ATTACHED HEREWITH ARE COPIES OF
MY INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT AND IDENTITY CARD
FOR YOUR PERUSAL.

AS YOU MAY HAVE KNOWN, THERE IS A NEW FINANCIAL LAW STIPULATING THAT EVERY INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER WITH VALUE OF US$1MILLION AND ABOVE EMANATING FROM BOTH PRIVATE BANKS AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA MUST PASS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, AND MUST BE PERSONALLY ENDORSED AND DELIVERED BY THE DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE.

THIS IS WITH A VIEW OF TACKLING IDENTIFIED IRREGULARITIES CAPABLE OF DELAYING AND STALLING SUCH TRANSFER, OWING TO THE INEPTITUDE AND SHARP PRACTICES OF OFFICIALS OF THESE PRIVATE BANKS AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS.

I HAVE RECEIVED ORDERDS TO LODGE A HUGE CASE OF USD 5.500.000.00 MILLION DOLLARS ONLY INTO A DEBIT CARD ALL IN YOUR FAVOUR,WE WANT TO KNOW IF YOU ARE THE TRUTHFUL OWNER OF THIS CARD BEFORE IT CAN BE FAINALLY RELEASED TO YOU.

HOWEVER, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO INFORM YOU THAT ALL THE RELEVANT TRANSFER CONFIRMATION PAPERS OF THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS YOU ARE EXPECTING FROM NIGERIA HAVE BEEN FORWARDED TO THIS OFFICE BY THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT FOR FINAL ENDORSEMENT AND DELIVERY DIRECTLY TO YOU FOR ONWARD PRESENTATION TO YOUR BANK FOR FINAL PAYMENT CONFIRMATION.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISION GUIDING THIS PROCESS, YOU ARE ADVISED TO BEGIN PREPARATION TO VISIT NIGERIA FOR THE COLLECTION OF YOUR TRANSFER PAPERS AND DEBIT CARD. LET ME QUICKLY CLARIFY THAT YOU ARE NOT EXPECTED TO PAY ANY OFFICIAL FEES IN THE ENTIRE PROCESS OF THIS PRESIDENTIAL TRANSFER INITIATIVE (PTI). HOWEVER, IN THE EVENT THAT YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO COME DOWN FOR THE COLLECTION OF YOUR DEBIT ATM CARD, THE COST OF PREPARING YOUR FILE WILL BE YOURS
IN THIS CASE, I WILL ADVISE YOU TO CONSIDER COMING OVER FOR THE COLLECTION TO CANCEL THE NEED FOR YOU TO INCUR ANY COST. THIS WOULD ALSO AFFORD YOU THE PRIVILEGE OF MEETING WITH HIS EXCELLENCY AND HAVING A FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE OF YOUR TRANSFER PROCEDURES. BUT IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT DOWN, THEN YOU JUST HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF THE COST ONLY YOUR SELF BY CONTACTING FEDEX COURIER FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT OF YOUR ATM CASH CARD OF 5.5 MILLION DOLARS TO YOUR DESIGNATED DOOR POST.

WE DONT DELIVER PARCELS BECAUSE WE ARE NOT A COURIER COMPANY THAT WOULD DO THAT AND AGIN YOU ARE EXPECTED TO PAY THE FEE OF 500 DOLLARS ONLY SO THAT THE PARCEL CAN BE DELIVERED TO YOUR DESIGNATED HOME ADDRESS,HOWEVER,I HAVE TAKEN NOTE OF YOUR ADDRESS,YOUR ATM CARD IS ALMOST READY TO THE INTERSWITCHED,HOWEVER,KEEP ME INFORMED IF WHTER YOU ARE READY TO OFFSET THE FEE FOR THE INSURANCE CHARGES OF YOUR ATM CARD AND THE POSTING.

THE COST OF POSTING THE ATM CARD AND THE INSURANCE CHARGES IF 500 DOLLARS ONLY,I HOPE YOU WERE INFORMED BY ZHENG.

SEND ME YOUR NAME SO THAT I CAN DIRECT THE INTERSWITCH COMPANY TO INPUT YOUR NAME OF THE CARD BEFORE POSTING

PLEASE REPLY TO CONVEY YOU DEFINITE OPTION SO THAT I CAN PERSONALLY FOLLOW UP MATTER.

WHILE LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR EARLIEST REPLY, PLEASE ACCEPT THE ASSURANCES OF MY HIGHEST ESTEEM

CONGRATULATIONS!

YOURS FAITHFULLY,

DR. BENJAMIN O. SOGIMA.
+234-80-750-70-330

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