419 scam: "Dr David R.Anthony" <mikejohn995@gmail.com> (no subject)

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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:
- "clear source of funds certificate" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "certificates of origin of funds" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "atm card department" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mtcn" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "cotonou" (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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +22999487052 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr David R.Anthony" <mikejohn995@gmail.com>
Reply-To: davidatmdbrep1@qatar.io
Date: Thu, 4 Aug 2011 06:55:45 +0530 (IST)
Subject:

Attn:
This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Fedex Courier Company Benin branch, 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 in our bid to transparency.

It's my pleasure and honour to inform you that your ATM Card Number; 4278763100030014 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 2900. The ATM Card Value is $950,000.00 ( Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars only ) and you are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $3,500.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per day and we are duly Inter Switch which you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice.

We have concluded delivery arrangement with DHL COURIER SERVICE to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation. In view of this development, you are to have your ATM CARD delivered to you via DHL COURIER COMPANY and remember that the only commitment you have in this delivery is to have the insurance coverage which is $77.00 usd only,

Please note that your ATM card is well packaged and cannot be opened because it is protected with a hard cover of an insurance policy which makes it impossible for it to be used by any individual except you the rightful beneficiary and the insurance coverage should send to DHL account officer via Western Union Money or Money Gram Money Transfer location nearest you with the information's provided below so that the courier company can get your card placed on delivery as soon as the payment is confirm,

DESCRIPTION OF PARCEL:

ATM card/original certificate of weight :-----3.20kg
Bonded draft of weight :------------------1.17kg
Total weight of parcel :--------------------3.37kg
Color of Parcel :---------------------------- Dark Brown
Length of days :------------------------------24hours
Delivery Type:------------------------------Premium Service
Delivery Status:------------------------------Virtual Pending

Your parcel contains
the following documents:
1.Visa CARD VALUED THE SUM OF $950.000.00
2.CLEAR SOURCE OF FUNDS CERTIFICATES(C.S.F.C.)
3.CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN OF FUNDS(C.O.F.)

These documents have been securely sealed and packed for security reasons which makes it impossible for anyone to view it until itâ€™s been delivered to you.

Here are the DHL Courier Payment
Information.

NAME: MMELIKA MARCEL
COUNTRY: REPUBLIC OF BENIN
CITY: COTONOU
TEXT QUESTION: TRUST?
ANSWER: IN GOD
AMOUNT 77.00

For documentation and verification you will provide us with the following payment details such as:

Senders Name :
Address :
MTCN :
AMOUNT:

Be informed that delivery will be made to your destination within 24 hours after the confirmation of 77.00 as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents to avoid it being delayed by any person.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR ATM CARD WILL GET TO YOUR LOCATION AFTER THE PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE AND CONFIRMED BY DHL COURIER COMPANY.

Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM Card is ready.
Congratulations once again.

Dr David R.Anthony
Email davidatmdbrep1@qatar.io
Director General ATM Card Department,
Tel: +229 99 487 052

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