419 scam: "Dr. Raymond George" <w_union20111@globomail.com> THE ATM CARD VALUE IS $4.5 MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS.

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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. )
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "million 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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "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.
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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Raymond George" <w_union20111@globomail.com>
Reply-To: atm_master_card2010@globomail.com
Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:48:58 +0900 (KST)
Subject: THE ATM CARD VALUE IS $4.5 MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS.

Attn:Madam/Sir,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your mail with the information. It is our pleasure to inform you that we have finalized on the programming of your ATM card and it has been approved and upgraded today. The ATM card value is $4.5 million United States dollars. We have concluded delivery arrangement with the Courier Service to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation.

You might be very verse with the swift credit card system through the (ATM) automated teller machine system that allows beneficiaryâ€™s direct access to make withdrawal of fund from any international banks in the world. The federal government under the ministry of finance with the World Bank and IMF (international monetary fund) has adopted this administrative measure owing to various complains and petitions received from beneficiaries owning to the delays in receiving their contract/inheritance funds asexpected.

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 beneficiaries who are financially down, who are not capable to meet up with the obligation of paying banks as a result of fee administrative and handling charges. The swift credit card system will only cost beneficiary cost of shipment which is the sum of $75 via Courier Services and activation of account which involves little expenses. Be inform, that your information was received and used for direct programming of the swift credit card electronically device payment instrument of which we have already obtained your pin and ATM numbers from the minister of finance. Feel free to ask question where you needed clarification.

However, you are advice to make the payment through Western Union Money Transfer with this information bellow:

Receiver Name:Okechukwu Chibike
Address: Benin Republic
Amount: $75 Only
Text Question: Colour
Text Answer: White
Mtcn Number....?
Sender Name....?

Do not forget to forward the payment control number (MTCN) after making the payment so that you will have your fund deliver to your Door Step by 24hours.

As soon as you are ready to receive the swift credit card do inform me so I can activate the card and instruct you on how to send the money for the shipment of the swift credit card to you as stated above. Advice this office your proffered time of visitation to delivery and be informed that your valid id card must be presented to the dispatchers before release will be done. treat very urgently as we also remind you again that youâ€™re ATM card is ready,confirm the receipt of this mail and get back to this office accordingly. Thanks and we look forward hearing from you.

Thank you,
Dr. Raymond George
ATM Logistics Unit,
Tel: 00229_98284176Â

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