419 scam: "Mr. Patrick Davis" <clydesdaleatmdept@yahoo.com> Dear fund beneficiary,

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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 united states 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)
- "fund beneficiary" (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)
- "clydesdaleatmdept@postafiok.hu" (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 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.
- +442081231655

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Patrick Davis" <clydesdaleatmdept@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: clydesdaleatmdept@postafiok.hu
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:39:09 +1000
Subject: Dear fund beneficiary,

Dear fund beneficiary,

RE: IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA ATM CARD

Based on series of petitions we received from various organizations
such as cooperate bodies and non governmental organization (NGO) on
the Inability of some government officials, commercial banks and world
lottery organization to settle their clients contract debt,
Inheritance and Winning Prizes. We have been authorized by the Debt
Reconciliation Unit of this institution to investigate the unnecessary
delay on payment approved in your favor. During the course of our
investigation, we discovered with dismay that your payment has been
unnecessarily delayed by corrupt officials of the Bank who are trying
to divert your funds into their personal accounts.

After an extensive close door meeting few days ago, it was resolved
and agreed upon that Clydesdale Bank Plc London will work extensively
to ensure that all contract payment, Inheritance and lottery winning
prizes be settled without any hassle. For security reasons, your fund
will be loaded in an ATM CARD, this will enable only you to have
direct control over your funds. We will monitor this payment ourselves
to avoid the hopeless situation created by previous bank officials.

An irrevocable payment guarantee has been issued by the World Bank
Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on your Payment.
However, we are happy to inform you that based on our
recommendation/Instructions; your funds will be loaded in an ATM Card
credited in your favor as I mentioned earlier.
You are therefore advice to contact:

Mr. David Newton
Foreign Operations
(CLYDESDALE BANK PLC)
Email Address: clydesdaleatmdept@postafiok.hu
Direct Office lines: +44-208-123-1655; + 44-703-174-7582

You are requested to contact him now for the delivery of your ATM
Card. As soon as you establish a contact with him, an ATM card will be
issued to you immediately which you can use from any Bank ATM Machine
in the world. So if you like to receive your funds through this means,
you are advised to contact (Mr. David Newton) with the following
information as stated below:

1. Your Full Name:
2. Address:
3. Age:
4. Occupation:
5. Telephone Numbers:

NOTE: You are advised to furnish Mr. David Newton with your correct
and valid details. Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you
is US$1,000,000.00 (One Million United States Dollars) we expect your
urgent response to this email to enable us monitor the payment
effectively.

Congratulations.

Mr. Patrick Davis.

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