419 scam: Mailafia <OGM2V@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu> YOUR ATM CARD NOTIFICATION

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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:
- "vat (5%)" (VAT rate in the UK is 17.5%, check the math)
- "courier service" (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.
- +2348136932117

Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: dr.obadiah110@sify.com
Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:46:14 -0700
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD NOTIFICATION

ATT:

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the senate house, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency.

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 3580 3426 7847 34 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 2200 and you can as well change it immediately as soon as you get the Atm Card. The ATM Card Value is $5.5MILLION USD Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,500.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice anywhere in the world.

We have concluded delivery arrangement with DHL COURIER SERVICES LIMITED NIGERIA, to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. In view of this development, you are requested to choose from the options listed below your choice and cost of delivery via DHL Courier Services.

GSCS GOLD (2 DAYS DELIVERY)
Mailing $190.00
Insurance $200.00
Vat (5%) $176.00
TOTAL $566.00

GSCS SILVER ( 3 DAYS DELIVERY)
Mailing $190.00
Insurance $164.00
Vat (5%) $143.00
TOTAL $497.00

GSCS BRONZ (7 DAYS WEEK DELIVERY)
Mailing $156.00
Insurance $130.00
Vat (5%) $110.00
TOTAL $396.00

NOTE that as soon as the payment for the delivery of your ATM card is made and recieved at this office, your tracking number will be issued to you which will enable to know the exact date and time of delivery to the address you provided to us.Treat very urgently so as to avoid more delays. get back to us with the choice that suites you best so that we can give you futher directives on how to remitt the fee safely to us. you can also call our hot line +234-813-693-2117 to confirm.

Thank you,
Dr. Obadiah Mailafia
ATM Logistics Unit,
Tel: +234-813-693-2117

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