419 scam: "ATM PAYMENT CENTER"<admin@mar114.com> YOUR ATM CARD IS READY.

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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:
- "swift card payment center" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "contact the atm card center" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "levy " (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. )
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "ATM PAYMENT CENTER" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <goodng@info.al>
Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 17:18:22 +0700
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD IS READY.

Attn:Beneficiary

After the meeting held by the Board of Directors acknowledging the inconvenience and delay of your transaction, we came to a conclusion that your funds will be remitted to you via Kasikorn pay swift card payment centers, which is the latest technology powered by the ATM Inc and the Kasikorn Union Pay (BK). This Kasikorn ATM Pay card will be uploaded with your fund and couriered to your location via speed post and a tracking number issued to you to enable you track your parcel till it gets to its final destination.

However, the service network for KASIKORN PAY CARD is broad and powerfully provides you with credit warrant for direct consumption and other banking services. Being universal, safe, convenient and flexible, it is a common and important tool for payment and settlement. Your ATM card functions for bankcard services such as saving and cash withdrawal which cover the main merchants around the world for dinning, shopping, hotel accommodation, entertainment clubs, airports, and sports, provide you with convenience of card payment and an easier life.

However, KASIKORN PAY CARD, made by international standard, is accepted by over 19 million VISA or MasterCard merchants in 256 countries and regions; providing you with foreign currencies exchanges as following: Euro, Sterling, US Dollar, Swiss Franc, Singapore Dollar, Swedish Krona, Danish Krone, Norwegian Krone, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Philippine Peso, Thai Baht, Korean Won, Hong Kong Dollar and Macao Pataca.

Moreover, you can transfer money from the ATM card account to another account using ATM or telephone. Also you can overdraw within your line of credit, but please pay back soon.The Bank will levy no any interest or charges upon ATM withdrawal or transfer within the period of 6 (Six) months after your first withdrawal, then only you will be charged 1% for each transaction as an international rate.

You are to contact the ATM CARD CENTER for the final endorsement print out the form fill with ink and send back to them via : atmpaycenter411@hotmail.co.th, contact their office via the email address listed immediately as to inform that we have received much alert from their office regards to your delay but after receiving your email we made them understand your movement.

ATM CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION:
Officer in charge: Mr. Andrew Chai
Email:atmpaycenter411@hotmail.co.th

Your total sum of $10,500,000.00 United States Dollars will accredited in to UNION PAY ATM CARD and to be dispatched immediately to your destination.
Please never fail to keep us update as it will be my pleasure to assist you at any level. Hope to hear from you soon.

Best regards,

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