419 scam: "DR JOHN PETERS" <infor@imf.com> =?utf-8?Q?[Symantec=20Spam]***BULK***=20ALERT::?=

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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:
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
- "atm_dept_desk@deliveryman.com" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- atm_dept_desk@deliveryman.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "DR JOHN PETERS" <infor@imf.com>
Reply-To: <peters.drjohn@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:55:29 +0330
Subject: =?utf-8?Q?[Symantec=20Spam]***BULK***=20ALERT::?=

Attention:

Let me start by introducing myself I am Dr.John Peters, I was directed by
WORLD BANK ORGANIZATION AND UNITED BANK OF AMERICA and the
chairman INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS (IMF) Mrs Christine Lagarde,
to notify you on the investigation that took place here in
United State of America.

In regards with the investigation that has happened recently here in
United State of America will noticed that you are dealing with some Nigerians who
claimed you have money with them and they have failed to make you get
the money and you lost so much money during the process, I am
currently paying so many people with the same problem, so I have been
directed by the American government to pay you also but due the late
registration of your name on the list of the people I have to pay,

I will not be able to pay you much because of insufficient fund, so I
will only pay you $20,000,000.00 (Twenty Million dollars only) as
compensation to what has happened to you.

I have prepared an ATM CARD on your name and I will advice you to
contact the dispatcher to enable him send the ATM CARD to your home
below is the contact information of the dispatcher, make sure you
contact him and get the ATM CARD.

MR. MARK REED TELLO
ATM CARD DELIVERY DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
Address: 890 Fexas Road Del 352, Oklahoma usa.
EMAIL: ATM_DEPT_DESK@deliveryman.com
Cell phone: +1-804-454-3520

Meanwhile be informed that cost of shipment has being settled but the
insurance coverage of ATM Card is at your expense.

Get back to the director ATM DEPARTMENT OFFICE (MR. MARK REED TELLO) to enable him inquire
about the cost of the Insurance of your ATM Card to be delivered at
your doorstep and keep you informed.

Fill this form and send it back to him to enable him dispatch your ATM
CARD at once.

* First Name:________________________________.
* Last Name:_________________________________.
* Street Address:____________________________.
* City:______________________________________.
* State & Country:____________________________.
* Phone Number:____________________________.
* Mobile Number:____________________________.
* Occupation:________________________________.
* Next of kin:_______________________________.
* Age:______________________________________.

Send the above information immediately.
Note: you can also receive your funds through bank to bank transfer
but you are going to be requiring paying for the transfer commission
as no deduction can be made out of your compensation funds.

Note: The government of United State Of America has seized moneys from everybody and
cooperate bodies that has participated on the issue.

On behalf of the United State Government, we are truly sorry for the inconveniences and for what you encounter from the
Nigerians that make you lost so much money.

Best regards,
Dr John Peters

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