419 scam: JIM <ATM.@ninus.ocn.ne.jp> IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA 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:
- "atm payment department" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 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.
- +22998273196 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: JIM <ATM.@ninus.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: JIM <atmmastercarddeliveryagent@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:53:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA ATM CARD

FUND OWNER,YOUR ATM CARD OF $5.5MUSD IS READY FOR DELIVERY, CONTACT THE UBA BANK PLC,

BENIN REPUBLIC DIPLOMATIC AGENT FOR DELIVERY,IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA ATM CARD,

CONTACT PERSON:,Mr,Jim Hopewell, Phone Number: +1(207) 558-5231.

You're advised to contact (Mr,Jim Hopewell)with the following information as stated below:

1. Your Full Name :
2. Address Where You Want UBA bank Diplomatic Agent to deliver Your ATM Card:
3. Nationality:
4. Occupation:
5. Mobile Number:
6. Private E-Mail Address:

NOTE: You are advised to furnish (Mr,Jim Hopewell) with your correct and valid details.

Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you is $5.5mUSD We expect your urgent
response to this email to enable us monitor this payment effectively thereby making
contact with (Mr,Jim Hopewell) as directed to avoid further delay. Congratulations.

Best regards.
Mr,Michael witt,
Director ATM Payment Department
(UBA Bank Plc, Benin Republic)
office Mobile Number:+229-98273196

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