419 scam: "MR. DAVID OTT" <mohamed------lar11@att.net> compensation fund of $950,000.00Us Dollars by CASH OR ATM MASTER CARD payment?

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "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. )
- "processing 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. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +2299922669421 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- atmremmitancecenter@hotmail.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "MR. DAVID OTT" <mohamed------lar11@att.net>
Reply-To: atmremmitancecenter@hotmail.fr
Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:27:41 -0800 (PST)
Subject: compensation fund of $950,000.00Us Dollars by CASH OR ATM MASTER CARD payment?

NOTE THAT YOU HAVE 14 WORKING DAYS TO RECEIVE THIS
PAYMENT NOW APPROVED IN YOUR NAME IF YOU ARE SERIOUS OR WE WILL CANCEL IT IF
YOU FAIL TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION GIVEN.

Due to congestion of return payment files in the security department of foreign
operations and with the report of scam and fraudulent activities that is being
received daily, the board of directors finance ministry has resolved that all
clients that has over due payment must receive their compensation fund of
$950,000.00Us Dollars by CASH OR ATM MASTER CARD payment but it must be through
a reputable ATM service to ensure a safe
delivery of this compensation of $950,000.00Us Dollars and it has to be
monitored by our security department to ensure that you receive it and confirm
you will not be scammed again.

From the record and report we have been receiving, it is noted that you have
been scammed of your hard earned money before and could not receive the payment
due in your name and base on the fact that your name fall among the victims,
this compensation of $950,000.00Us Dollars has been granted in your favors and
you are advised to respond to receive this fund within the next 24 hours or we
have no option than to cancel this payment in your name, , Meanwhile you have
to Contact them immediately and the only money you have to send to received
your Card from them is the processing fee which is $109 only to receive your
Card from the Department.

Here is the payment information you will use to send them
the fee ok?

Sender Name/

Receiver Name/ Edwin Ude

Test question/ God in control

Test Answer / All the time

MTCN number/

Reconfirm this information below:

1. YOUR FULL NAME:==================================

2.YOUR HOME ADDRESS. ==============================

3.YOUR CURRENT HOME/OFFICE/CELL PHONE NUMBER. ==========

4.YOUR CURRENT FAX NUMBER:==========================

5.YOUR OCCUPATION/POSITION:==========================

6.YOUR MARTIAL STATUS/AGE:==========================

7.A COPY OF YOUR IDENTITY OR PASSPORT COPY:============

CONTACT THE DIRECTOR ENGR. RICHARD WALTER

FOREIGN DELIVERY DEPARTMENT.

COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC.

EMAIL :( atmremmitancecenter@hotmail.fr)

TELEPHONE NUMBER::+229-99 22669421

Thanks and Remain Blessed.

YOURS FAITHFULLY,

MR. DAVID OTT

DIRECTOR MINSTRY OF FINANCE.

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