419 scam: "GUARANTY TRUST BANK" <nbcia@info.com.np> Fund Release Notification

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "GUARANTY TRUST BANK" <nbcia@info.com.np>
Reply-To: gtbank@gala.net
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 2010 02:38:59 +0545
Subject: Fund Release Notification

GT Bank Plc.
24 hours Online Service
Date: 6th Jan 2010

Attention

I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and
confirmations are 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, this program is a United Nation
sponsor program, in a bid to eradicate poverty around the globe.

This is to inform you that we reviewed your account today and our records
show that your online account was created on the 16th of November, 2009
and a direct deposit in the amount of $315,810.00 was posted to your
online account from the 2009 UN end of year Promo.

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number: 5428050011004432
have been approved in your favor; The ATM Card Value is $315,810.00 USD
(Three Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ten USD Only) We
want you to confirm your current shipping address, phone number and a
payment receipt of $50 USD for the delivery of your parcel to your door
step. Please note that the delivery fee receipt will be attached to your
parcel to avoid being delayed by customs.

And payment should be made to Receivers Name: Fred Ossia, Receivers
Location: Edo State-Nigeria, Text Question- Good and Answer Friend.

Please treat as urgent and get back to us with your payment details.

Regards,
UWEM AKAI
Chief Accountant/Account Director.
For: GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC
CC: GENERAL MANAGER (S.C.B. Plc).

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