419 scam: "REV.MARTINS IYEKE" <revmartinsiyekee@gmail.com> ATM PAYMENT NOTICE

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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:
- "zenithbankkatmdeptt@" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
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.
- +2348057177060 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "REV.MARTINS IYEKE" <revmartinsiyekee@gmail.com>
Reply-To: zenithbankkatmdeptt@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 06:00:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: ATM PAYMENT NOTICE

ZENITH BANK ATM PAYMENT

Tel: +234-8057177060
Handling Officer:REV.MARTINS IYEKE
E-mail: zenithbankkatmdeptt@ gmail.com

Concern:
Happy New Year:
Congratulations Beneficiary Your Atm Debit Valued ,$2.5M Approved on your Name
It is our pleasure to inform you that Your Atm Debit Card Number; 5678901234567890 has been approved and upgraded in your favour and have been instructed by our issuing bank for immediate release to you .

Meanwhile,The Atm Debit Card Value is $2.5million USD Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of US$8,000.00 is permitted daily and we are duly inter-switched as you can make withdrawal in any location of the ATM Center of your choice nearest to you in your country.

We have also concluded delivery arrangement with our accredited Courier Agents for onward delivery of the ATM Card to you without any further delay. In view of this development, you are requested to immediately forward your full contact information and a direct phone number were you can be reached for more details and also bear in mind that you are to pay a fee of $150 only for the delivery, while $100 for insurance.

We also remind you once again that the ATM Card is ready.

We sincerely apologized for all the inconveniences this transfer might have caused you in the past.

Treat as very urgent,

Regards,

Congratulations.
Thank you.
Promotion Manager Signature

NIERGIA SENATE HOUSE OF
ASSEMBLY ON-LINE PROMOTION.
REV. MARTINS IYEKE
DIRECT TEL: +234-8057177060
Online Promotion Customer Agent 2009 Edition
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