419 scam: "Barrister James Allen" <info@atmcentre.com> ATM CARD 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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +2348029978432 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Barrister James Allen" <info@atmcentre.com>
Reply-To: james.allen2010@btinternet.com
Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 16:48:19 +0530 (IST)
Subject: ATM CARD Notification

UNITED NATION OFFICE
FOR THE COORDINATION
OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIR
Our Ref: FGN/SNT/RAL

Attn:

This is to inform you that the UNITED NATION OFFICE is compensating you as
a scam victim, 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.It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number:
5428050011004432 have been approved in your favor, The ATM Card Value is
$115,810.00 USD(One Hundred and Fifteen Thousand, Eight Hundred and Ten
USD Only) You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00 USD
is permitted on withdrawal per day and are duly Master Card so you can
make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice. We have
concluded delivery arrangement with the ups courier services.

Please note that the UPS Courier Company is fully insured by Nicon
Insurance Corporation. Please do inform us if you will be able to pay for
the delivery cost ($105.00USD) so that I will know how to proceed, and
please be informed that the delivery will be made to your address in
48hours (2days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as
you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your
payment delivery documents to avoid being delayed by customs.

Kindly provide the details below for delivery.

1. Name:
2. Valid delivery Address:
3. Phone Number:

Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for
dispatch to you.

Regards,
Barrister James Allen
Phone: +234-8029978432
HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE
DEPARTMENT FOR UNITED NATIONS

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