419 scam: Kevin anthony <anthonykevin@one.co.il> VERY URGENT Mr Burr Hawley.

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "internationalbank2@one.co.il" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +22999426095 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Kevin anthony <anthonykevin@one.co.il>
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:56:06 +0200
Subject: VERY URGENT Mr Burr Hawley.

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
Metro Plaza, Plot 991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Benin Republic.
Mr.Anthony Kevin.
TEL: +229-99426095
E-mail: (internationalbank2@one.co.il)

ATTENTION BENEFICIARY Mr Burr Hawley.

The BRITISH High Commission in Benin Republic,Nigeria,Ghana and Bokinafaso
received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and
Malaysia,Etc. whom the country of Benin/Nigeria,Bokinafaso And Ghana have
recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the
world high commissions against fraud activities by the Four country Citizens
Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Benin Financial
Intelligent Unit (BFIU).

A re-compensation has been issued out in ATM DEBIT CARD to all the affected
victims and has been already in distribution to all the bearers. Your ATM
CARD was among those that was reported undelivered as at last Friday and we
wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Committee to make sure
you receives your ATM CARD immediately for your usage.

BFIU further told us that the use of Benin Couriers and the Nigeria was
abolished due to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned
courier services in Benin,Nigeria and Ghana and thereby have made a concrete
arrangement with the TNT EXPRESS Company with theTRACKING NUMBER of your
package for a safe delivery to your door-step once the beneficiary meets up
the demand of the conveyance.

We advise that you do the needful to make sure the BFIU dispatches your
recompense on Monday. You are assured of the safety of your ATM CARD and
availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all
the fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed you.
Yours in
Service,

MR. ANTHONY KEVIN.
CONSULAR,
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONS

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