419 scam: INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE <suriyajung1274@att.net> GOOD 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:
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 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.
- +2347064409002 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE <suriyajung1274@att.net>
Reply-To: kachivictor@globomail.com
Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:00:11 -0800 (PST)
Subject: GOOD DAY,

OCEANIC BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC.
270 OZUMBA MBADIWE AVENUE,
VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS.
(OFFICE OF THE INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE DEPART.)
YOUR PAYMENT REF: NUMBER 000894/OBIP/5783/3067
TELEPHONE LINE: +234-7064409002

Attn: Beneficiary.

We the African paying bank (Oceanic bank international Plc) is contacting you for your over due payment. We are to make the payment through Oceanic Bank international Plc Visa Card which is the best option.

The Visa Card will allow you to receive money quickly, securely and conveniently in a way never before.

Benefits of the Oceanic Bank international Plc Visa Card include:

1- Very fast payment option, usually faster than a wire transfer!
2- No need to have a Bank account to receive money.
3- Less expensive than a wire transfer in most cases.

The Bank fees associated with this payment option are outlined below:

1- One time Set-up and Delivery fee: $55.00
2- Value Load fee: $5.00 (charged each time money is transfer to your card)
3- ATM Withdrawal fee: $2.00 per transaction (charged each time you withdraw money from an ATM machine)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will the ATM card work in my country?

A: Yes - the ATM card will work in almost every country in the world. There are more than a 945,000 ATM machines throughout the world that will accept your card. Any ATM machine that displays the VISA logo or the PLUS logo will accept the card

Q: How do I access my balance online, change my card's PIN or view my transaction history?

A: You will be provided with a special URL in the documentation with your card where you can login to view your transactions, print your statements, and change your PIN.

We expect your early payment to enable us deliver your Oceanic Bank international Plc. Visa card without delay.

Thanks.

Mr.Kachi Victor.
Account Supervisor.

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