419 scam: ATM CARD CENTER <robertobochniaalert@live.com> IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE

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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. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "visacard38@ymail.com" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: ATM CARD CENTER <robertobochniaalert@live.com>
Reply-To: visacard38@ymail.com
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 23:30:09 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE

Â Â Â Â ATM CENTERS
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DESK OF MR.JOHN OBINNA
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ADDRESS:NO.78 DEDROKPO AVENUE AKPAKPA
Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC
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Attention:

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Get to the nearest ATM Machine in your city

This is to notify you about the latest development concerning all ATM CARD that that have left in our custody, which yours are
inclusive,Besides your where given a bill of $420 in order to receive your ATM CARD from this Company which we didnâ€™t hear from you for
sometime now....Hence, our BANKÂ is now offering a Chirstmas Special BONUS to help all our customers that are having their funds ATM CARD in
our custody due to of delivery charges. In order words we are now requesting that those involve should pay only the sum of
$78 to receive all their funds abandoned in our custody.

Besides, my dear, this is the opportunity for you and have to comply and your CARDÂ shall be MAIL to your address.But
remember that after (3 WORKING DAYS) you did not make the payment then we will divert your ATM CARD funds to Government Fund, to avoid problem
or we will cancel the transaction due to we are entering NEW YEAR.We can not continue with the same delivery by next year,it is reason of this BONAZA in order to help every one that has ATM CARD with collect and start making withdrawal his or her card.
Again after (THREE WORKING DAYS ) We shall enter a closing year project and that is the reason why we decided to help to all our
customers before we enter into the new project.So beÂ advise to send the $78 immediately so that we will register your
CARD for deliveryÂ immediately.Meanwhile we would like you to reconfirm your home address and direct phone number for the agent to reach you once he gets to your city and together with the payment info of the needed $78 okay.

Be advise that there is no time again to delay or to drag things with you otherwise we will face our end of year project.
(visacard38@ymail.com) After the payment of $78 you will have your tracking details of your Card parcel in order to know exactly date it will arrive to your city, once you
Send the money through Western Union Money Transfer with the information below,
Receiver's Name== Chinedu Iwunor
Country== Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Text Question== In God
Answer==Â We trust
Amount Only= $78
The moment i receive the payment of $78 i will register your CARDÂ immediately and forward your tracking info to you. Hoping to hear
from you.

Mr.John Obinna
ATM Centers

ATM Centers

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