419 scam: ATM CARD <jimcollins64@yahoo.com.ph> URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED / SECRET CODE (8389 ATM CARD)

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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:
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "atmcard.delverydept@w.cn" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
- "atmcard.delverydept@w.cn" (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.
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.
- +22999085224 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: ATM CARD <jimcollins64@yahoo.com.ph>
Reply-To: atmcard.delverydept@w.cn
Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2011 16:34:29 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: URGENT RESPONSE NEEDED / SECRET CODE (8389 ATM CARD)

Attn: ,
This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Federal Ministry Of Finance, 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; 5000 0049 0204 0003 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 1960. The ATM Card Value is $850,000 THOUSAND USD Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any Inter Switch location and ATM Center of your choice.

As stated in Mr. Mueller's Email to you the delivery charges is only $125. As soon as payment is confirmed we shall immediately dispatch your package and email you with the FEDEX tracking numbers so as for you to be able to track your ATM card online and know when to be at your home to receive it. Please be informed that the ATM card and the pin would be enclosed in the envelope and you can make withdrawals from the moment you receive the ATM card.

You will have to make the payment of $125 available to this office using Western union money transfer with the name of our secretary's information's as stated below.

RCEIVER NAME....NZE CHINAKA,
COUNTRY .......... BENIN REPUBLIC
CITY ....................... COTONOU
TEXT QUESTION ........ HOW FAST
TEXT ANSWERE ........ TODAY
AMOUNT..................$125 USD

SENDER NAME
MTCN

As soon as payment is made do send an email with the 10-Digit MTCN numbers so that we can proceed with dispatching of your ATM card without wasting time. Be rest assured that your $125 is the only payment you will have to make for the delivery of the ATM card and nothing more.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kindest Regards,

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Thanks as we wait to hear from you.

MR. BASIL JOHN.
Telephone Numbers: +229-99085224
secret code (8389 ATM CARD).
Email: (atmcard.delverydept@w.cn)

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