419 scam: OCEANIC BANK PLC <oceannicb.plc@w.cn> Very Urgent Action!

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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:
- "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. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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.
- +229973541871 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: OCEANIC BANK PLC <oceannicb.plc@w.cn>
Reply-To: oceanicb.plc@ufo.tc
Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:03:16 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Very Urgent Action!

I don't know why you don,t want to help yourself on this transaction to receive your ATM master Card!, but I was good enough to you because I have been looking forward to hear from you indicating your interest on receiving your Fund ATM card which has been here,but you did not show any interest or seriousness as someone who wanted to recieve his/her money. if you forfeit it is not wise,do not be discourage by any body as you must understand that people can be enemy of progress some time they will not be happy especially when good things is coming to your way. I want you to co-operate and follow all
the given instruction as you know that every thing is now moving around to your own favour,I came from a good and Honorable christian family and i will not leave to deceive you or mislead you because of money,Because the bible says what shall it profit a man when he gain the whole world but loose his soul.

Because this earth is just like a market place where we come to trade and go home after business hour.But heaven is eternity.
Bible also says woe to those that lives by cheating for they will perish in hell,i am only here to help and support you as to perfect my job as i used to do to so many others client that have been encounter with us,even from your country,which they did not forget me after all even up till today they always send me some gift.
I am a very respectful General Director Oceanic Bank here and people always use my good influence to get their money successful,i have been into this profession for quite a long time now,and i have been treating so many cases like yours and at last all of them gets their money,that's why i told you to forget all your previous dealing with past people and all the money you have lost in this prospect,just depends and focus on how you will get your funds ATM card and much you are going to achieve after every thing,Now that you are at the right part i want you to understand every details of things regard to this matter,i know that it will be quite some how difficult to raise money because i know that money is difficult to get it through but i want you to be rest assured that after all these you will have a perfect enjoyment at last,so take it up and do not be discourage at all .
I, am 100% sure about this and that is why i always encourage you so that you can recieve your funds ATM VISA very easy,Your ATM card Contained the amount of $750,000.00 and the amount you allow to be withraw daily is $2500 untill your full has be over withraw.The Non Refundable deposit charges,delivery charges and the creation fees of your ATM MASTER card is all total $97 is the only thing that hold your ATM VISA card not to be deliver ok.

I,hope that you can make the payment of $97.00 available to this office by using western union money transfer or Money Gram to the attention of Our Bursary account information's as stated below.

1. Receiver Name :=======Mr.Onyin Agbudu
2. City/Country:==========Cotonou - Benin Republic.
3. Question=============God is ?
4. Answer:=============Good.
5. Amount:=============US$97.00

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 Non Refundable deposit charges ,deliver charges and the creation fees of your ATM MASTER card $97.00 is the only payment you will have to make for the ATM card and nothing more.
Honestly! After this fees $97 there will be no any Extra or Additional fee you will be require to send ok
Stop discussing your money issue to any person to avoid lending double claims over your fund and bear it in mind that some peoples are the enemies of progress especial when good things is coming to your way.
Thank you for your understanding as I look forward to hearing from you with details.

Send us mail immediately you send the fee and you can also call below line as well:+229-973-541-871.
Cheer up in full.
Dr.Lawrence Ozemene General Manager Director
Oceanic Bank Plc Due Benin Republic.

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