419 scam: "Mr Jerry Cahn"<info@sender.com> Swift Credit Card (Code ATM 811) !! Response Needed (asap)RESPOPŒë¸"

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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:
- "cost of transfer" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "courier company" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Jerry Cahn" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.jerrycahn@secretarias.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:33:47 +0430
Subject: Swift Credit Card (Code ATM 811)

Swift Credit Card (Code ATM 811)

You Might Be Very Verse With The Swift Credit Card System Through The (A.T.M) Automated Teller Machine System That Allows Beneficiary’s Direct Access To Make Withdrawal Of Fund in Any International Banks of The World.

The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance With The World Bank And the IMF (International Monetary Fund) Has Adopted This Administrative Measure Owing To Various Complains/Perditions Received From Beneficiaries Owning To The Delays In Receiving Their Contract/Inheritance Fund As Expected.

It Might Interest You To Note That The Swift Credit Card System Of Payment Was Adopted To Reduce The Administrative Protocols As Regards (Cost Of Transfer, Vat, Taxes And Levies), It Was Adopted To Help Beneficiary Who Are Financially Down, Who Are Not Capable To Meet Up With The Obligation Of providing Banking charges As A Result Of Fee Administrative And Handling Charges.

The Swift Credit Card System Will Only Cost The Beneficiary Cost Of Swift Card Activation And Shipment Via Courier Company. Inorder words the Courier charges can be provided on delivery. But due to the Hard cover of the insurance policy, Cost Of Swift Card Activation cannot be deducted but hence are needed before dispatch. The swift card is useless without activation.

Be Informed That Your Information Was Received For Direct Programming Of The Swift Credit Card Electronically Device Payment Instrument.

However, I Want You To Know You Are Entitled To This fund As The Rightful beneficiary Of £15 Million GBP. And on Each Transaction the Minimum is £3,000 Pounds daily from the sub-Total Amount of £15 million GBP.

Treat As Urgent

Thanks for Your Co-Operation.

Best Regards,
Mr Jerry Cahn
Public Affairs Director
Barclays Bank PLC

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