419 scam: dr.lawrenceoze@yahoo.com ATM Card Number; 4336468976456335 have been approved in your favour

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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:
- "activation fee" (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. )
- "western union" (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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "occeanicb.plc@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +229973541870 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: dr.lawrenceoze@yahoo.com
Reply-To: occeanicb.plc@w.cn
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:50:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: ATM Card Number; 4336468976456335 have been approved in your favour

Attention:Beneficiary,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Federal Ministry Of Finance, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is 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.

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 4336468976456335 have been approved in your favour. Your Personal Identification Number is 2120. The ATM Card Value is $($700.000) SEVEN HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $2,500.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any Inter Switch location and ATM Center of your choice.

As stated in Mr.Mueller's email to you the ACTIVATION FEES charges is only $88.00. As soon as payment is confirmed we shall immediately dispatch your package and email you with the DHL tracking numbers so as for you to be able to track your package online and know when to be at home to receive it. Please be informed that the ATM card and the pin would be enclosed in the envelope and you can make withdrawals from the moment you receive the package.
I hope that you can make the payment of $88.00 available to this office using western union money transfer to the attention of Our Bursary account information's as stated below.

1. Receiver Name :=======Mr.Ony Agbudu
2. City/Country:==========Cotonou - Benin Republic.
3. Question=============Now?
4. Answer:=============Yes.
5. Amount:=============US$88.00

As soon as payment is made,do send an email with the 10-Digit Reference numbers (MTCN) Or 8-Digit Reference numbers (MTCN) if Via Money Gram so that we can proceed with dispatching of your package without wasting time. Be rest assured that the activation fees of $88.00 is the only payment you will have to make for the ATM card and nothing more.
Honestly! After this activation fees of $88 there will be no any Extra or Additional fee you will be require to send ok.Now you can go ahead and send the money so that we will register your package once we receive the fee, Waiting for your urgent respond ,Send your reply to below email: occeanicb.plc@w.cn
Send us mail immediately you send the money and you can also call below line as well:+229-973-541-870.
Cheer up in full.

BEST REGARD.DIRECTOR.DR.LAWRENCE OZE.GENERAL DIRECTOR OCEANIC BANK PLC BENIN REPUBLIC.

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