419 scam: "Alex George"<lexisgeo445@yahoo.in> HAPPY DAY////

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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:
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Alex George" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lexisgeo11@indiatimes.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:49:00 +0100
Subject: HAPPY DAY////

Our Ref: FRN/RD-M/PNT-05743
Your Ref: YNK/ATM/MG47-298

Good Day
I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations are correct, Therefore we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible, in our bid to transparency a part payment of $1,315,810.00 USD had been approved to your favor, your long outstanding debt of your payment with the United Nations.
It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number: 5428050011004432 have been approved in your favor, The ATM Card Value is $1,315,810.00 USD (One Million, Three Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ten USD Only) You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per day and are duly Inter Switch so you can make withdrawal in any locate on and ATM Center of your choice.
We have concluded delivery arrangement with the FedEx courier services so please do inform us if you will be able to pay for the delivery cost ($127.00USD) so that I will know how to proceed, and please be informed that the delivery will be made to your address in 48 hours (2 days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid being delayed by customs.
Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for dispatch to you, send me your phone number so i can give you a call for more details.
Regards,
Alex George
International Remittance Department

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