419 scam: "Zenith Bank L.t.d" <web.info_129@btinternet.com> Re: YOUR FUND PAYMENT FROM ZENITH BANK

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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:
- "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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "fund beneficiary" (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)
- "liberia" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Zenith Bank L.t.d" <web.info_129@btinternet.com>
Reply-To: info.zenith.bank.gh@one.co.il
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:17:54 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Re: YOUR FUND PAYMENT FROM ZENITH BANK

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER
Premier Towers, Opposite Pension House
Liberia Road, Ministries, Accra, Ghana

DEAR FUND BENEFICIARY,

RE: SWIFT TRANSFER OF YOUR OVER-DUE/ACCRUED INTEREST FUND INTO YOUR ACCOUNT.

we are notifying you concerning your over-due interest fund which is in our bank for two months now. This fund was deposited into our bank by World Bank officials as your overdue/accrued interest fund, and we were instructed to make the transfer of the fund into your account without delay.

Following the general meeting held with the government of Ghana in conjunction with the federal ministry for finance, it was agreed that all foreign debts be settled with immediate effect as to maintain the peace and trust which this country is known for.

This issue was raised during the meeting by the senate committee on foreign debts settlement to resolve the global economic crisis.

In view of the above mentioned agencies and in accordance with the statutory of this currently raised committee in all debts review and control, these your over-due funds have been brought to our bank for your payment and a part-payment of US$ 1,500,000.00 (ONE MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) which have been scheduled for immediate release into your account.

We do not have enough time to waste since we have wasted time in contacting our respective customers, Heed to reconfirm your identification for example, your international passport or your driving license, your telephone and fax number for easy communication with your designated bank details. So try and comply with the essential requirements to ensure the swift release of these funds into your account immediately. Also give this your utmost attention because I am going to use my possition to offer you the best service ever amd make sure you receive the fund without any stress.

For more information call Tel: +233242168087, Fax: +233-021-0617001

We wait for your quick response to enable us complete your transfer immediately as scheduled.

Best Regards,

DR.WILLIAMS BOATENG,
HEAD OF TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
ZENITH BANK GHANA.

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