419 scam: MR PIUS EMMANUEL <agent.debbi.frost@gmail.com> Attention: 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 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)
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.
- +22962198391 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: MR PIUS EMMANUEL <agent.debbi.frost@gmail.com>
Reply-To: MR PIUS EMMANUEL <rev_pusemmanuel55@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2017 22:27:16 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Attention: Beneficiary ,

Attention: Beneficiary ,

With respect to the provision Section 17 of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution, I was directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is OK,

I write to inform you that we have finished up the process of your ATM VISA CARD, and every arrangements has perfectly concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible,

However, it is our pleasure to inform you that Â your ATM Card Number; (4577-9315-0604-4966 ) has been approved and upgraded in your favor. Meanwhile. The ATM Card Value is $12.5 Million USD. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of US$20,000.00 is permitted daily. And we are duly inter-switched and you can make withdrawal in any location of the ATM Center of your choice/nearest to you.

You are to furnish us with the delivery address of yours to avoid any delay and also to avoid any wrong delivery.

Please reconfirm to us your home address Â to avoid any wrong deliver such as:-

Your Full Receiverâ€™s name:_____________
Your Home address:_____________
Your Direct Phone Number::________________
Your Passport attached or your drive license:________________

Contact us immediately to receive your ATM VISA CARD worth $12.5 million Dollars,

Sincerely
REV PIUS EMMANUEL
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA ( UBA )
Tel Phone +229 621-983-91

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