419 scam: "Mr. Antonio Lorenzo"<abbey_national2012@yahoo.com.hk> NOTIFICATION AV/SHELL/FGUK/MIN/010

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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:
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- +447024091749 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Antonio Lorenzo" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <atoion_8771@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 03:35:54 +0800
Subject: NOTIFICATION AV/SHELL/FGUK/MIN/010

ABBEY NATIONAL BANK PLC

ABBEY NATIONAL BANK PLC EAST LINTON BRANCH ABBEY NATIONAL

HOUSE 2 TRITON SQUARE REGENT'S PLACE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.

FOREIGN OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT.

CONTRACT #: MAV/SHELL/FGUK/MIN/0010,

Swift Code: BPH KPL PK,

A/C#: 329606=101244=169=678

IMMEDIATE CONTRACT PAYMENT NOTIFICATION AV/SHELL/FGUK/MIN/010

Attn: Honorable Contractor:

We have this Month of May, 2010 received a payment credit instruction from the Government of United Kingdom to credit your account with your full contract funds from the United Kingdom reserve account with our bank.

This is to notify you that your funds has been programmed for immediate release into your nominated account but we can not transfer this funds direct to your nominated bank account, because we are having a little problem with International Monetary Fund (IMF) so our method of payment is by Diplomatic Courier Service. Be informed that every arrangement regarding your cash payment through diplomatic services has been made, note also that your funds have been packaged as a consignment.

Be informed that the Diplomatic Agency has to move down to your Country in order to deliver the Consignment to your doorstep. Note that as soon as the Diplomat arrives to your Country he will give you a call immediately to enable you help them to get (Immunity Tag Certificate).

You have to help the diplomats to get (Immunity Tag Certificate) so that the customs and immigration will not stop them at the Airport, for security reasons; you are advised to follow the rules and regulation of the diplomats for easy collection of the consignment, you have to welcome the diplomatic agent, to enable them deliver the Consignment to you immediately, be informed that as soon as the diplomat obtains the above name certificate he will deliver the Consignment to your door step.

This consignment have been registered with FBI and there is no course for alarm because this is the best way that you can get your fund without any problem due to the numerous scam activities going on around the world. It is not always safe to send ones bank information except for a genius reason, so that is why we choose this method to effect your contract payment through a consignment and you are advice to provide all information so that there will not be any further delay in your payment.

We sincerely apologize for the delays in your contract payment, please bear with us.

Please re-confirm the below information, so that as soon as the diplomatic arrive in your country he will call you immediately to notify you.

Your Full Name:__________________

Your Complete Address (Physical Address with Zip Code

: ________________________

Name of City of Residence: ________________

Country: ______________

AGE:_________

Home Telephone Number: _______________

Mobile Number: ______________

Occupation: _____________

Position: _______________

A copy of your driving License/Int'l Passport or I.D Card for identification purpose.

Are you a property Owner: _____

I am waiting to receive the above information and your urgent response.

IMPORTANT NOTICE, FOR YOUR INFORMATION THIS IS YOUR CONTRACT SECRET CODE (AAY207) NOTE THAT ANY EMAIL OR CALL YOU RECEIVE WITHOUT YOUR CONTRACT SECRET CODE (AAY207) PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU IGNORE THE MAIL IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID MAKING ANY MISTAKE, PLEASE FOR YOUR OWN GOOD AND BENEFIT MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW UP THE INSTRUCTION GIVEN TO YOU TO ENABLE YOU RECEIVE YOUR FUNDS IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT ANY FURTHER DELAY AGAIN.

PLEASE CALL ME WITH MY CELL PHONE NUMBER BELOW AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE THIS URGENT MESSAGE.

YOURS SINCERELY,

MR. ANTONIO LORENZO.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICIER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ABBEY NATIONAL BANK PLC.
CELL PHONE NUMBER: +44-702-409-1749

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