419 scam: "Dr. Robert Pinkston" <infotntcourier@yahoo.fr> YOUR A.T.M PAYMENT IS READY// CALL :Tel:+234-70 6586 2469

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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:
- "stamp duty" (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. )
- "money transfer control number" (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. )
- "are expected to pay " (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. )
- "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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "cotonou" (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.
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.
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.
- +2347065862469 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
- +22993706974 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Robert Pinkston" <infotntcourier@yahoo.fr>
Reply-To: dhlxz1@9.cn
Date: Tue, 29 May 2012 13:00:03 +0100 (BST)
Subject: YOUR A.T.M PAYMENT IS READY// CALL :Tel:+234-70 6586 2469

DHL brought my package
DHL International Nigeria
Lot No. 23 Patte D'Oie
03 BP 2147.LAGOS
Contact:Dr.Victor David
Email: dhlxz1@9.cn
Tel:+234-70 6586 2469

Attn: Beneficiary,

Congratulations you that I borrowed $70.00 yesterday from my Pastor in the church. Then the only amount you have to send now is only $89.00 but I don't see the reason why that makes you to keep silent on me. Is it because of the money? Any way there is a good news that I raise some money to use help you out and make sure that your ATM CARD will be release to you within 3hours after you send the remaining $89.00 as I want it.

I know it is because of your past experience that make you not to believe me but I told you before my God who is my wittiness that I cannot deceive you because my bible says what shall it profit a man to gain material things and lose your soul.

I told you earlier just drop your old experience and follow my instruction as a man of God and you will know what it means to follow somebody that have a fear of God is good.

Honestly I am just disappointed at your behaviors before because you know that I am man of God and I cannot deceive you. Just pay the $89.00 and leave me and my God because God is watching me if I am telling you lies. And your ATM PAYMENT CARD is already approval today for you to receive it but the management here says that you must pay $89.00 for the delivery charge before you can receive the atm payment card today.

I swear to God almighty Father. If I fail to deliver your atm payment card within 3hours after you send the $89.00 as I promise let God Take my life, I cannot fail you, I promise you. Donâ€™t fear as soon as you sent the $89.00 today please leave the rest to me and see if I am lie to you or not because I cannot use my life swear because of $89.00 How can I swear against my life because of this small amount, it is to show you that I am telling you the truth?

HERE IS THE INFORMATIONS TO SEND THE MONEY TO WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER BELOW;

Receivers name:======= GIFT IGWE
Destination:=========== LAGOS-NIGERIA
Test Question:========= WHEN?
Answer: ============= SOON
Amount to Send:======$89.00 USD
Money Transfer Control Number MTCN:
SENDER'S NAME:===========
SENDER'S ADDRESS:=========

I am waiting to hear from you with the payment detail with this e-mail address :(dhlxz1@9.cn )Money Transfer Control Number MTCN:and the SENDER NAME?

GOD BLESS YOU
Dr.Victor David

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------!!!!

DHL brought my package

Dear Beneficiary,

Having review all the obstacles and problems surrounding the transfer of your (($2.700.000.00)) Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand United States Dollars ) and your inability to meet up with some charges levied against you due to the past transfer options, We the Board of Directors, Bank Of Africa (BOA) has ordered our Foreign Payment Remittance Unit to issue you a CORPORATE VISA CARD where your payment will be uploaded and today, we got notice that your Payment has been uploaded into this CORPORATE VISA CARD and also have registered it with DHL Courier Service.For your information, The delivery charges has been paid and they supposed to have shipped your packaged ATM CARD but they insisted that you must re-confirm to them your current delivery address to ensure accurate Delivery.

MOST IMPORTANT: Due to the content of the package, DHL mandated that before your package will be shipped, A Tax/Stamp Duty MUST be procured according to the New Customs Creed and the essence of such Document is to ensure a hitch-free delivery and the amount is $159 USD Therefore reconfirm your current delivery address

1. Your full name:____________________
2. Your postal address with zip code:__________________
3. Your house phone:________________________________
4. Your cellphone:__________________________________
5. Attach a copy of any of your identification:___________

DHL International Nigeria
Lot No. 23 Patte D'Oie
03 BP 2147.Cotonou
Contact:Dr.Victor David
Email: dhlxz1@9.cn
Tel:+229-9370-6974

Note that you are expected to pay only $159.00 usd for Tax/Stamp Dutyand you are to pay it to Nigeria as the origination of the package in favor of Mrs. Gift Igwe as our accountant officer hear in Nigeria Send the $159.00 usd through Western Union once you receive this mail with the information below for immediate release of your your packaged ATM CARD,

Receivers Name:===== GIFT IGWE
Country/City:========LAGOS-NIGERIA
Test Question:======= IN GOD
Answer: ============ WE TRUST
Amount:=========== $159 USD
Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN)
Sender"S Name :========
Sender"S Address:======

Once you send the money to this name , please try to notify ME with the MTCN so that we can contact Mrs. Gift Igwe for easy pick up and for immediate action on the release of your Tax/Stamp Duty.

Please hurry now as your package might incurr dumourages if it stays more than 3days with DHL.

Thanks,
Dr. Robert Pinkston

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