419 scam: "Mr.David Moore"<jamesmoore@yahoo.cn> Reference code Number:(128)

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "sent to you via courier service" (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. )
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.David Moore" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr.davmoore001@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:46:06 -0700
Subject: Reference code Number:(128)

FROM THE DESK OF MR. DAVID MOORE
DIRECTOR ATM SWIFT CARD CENT RE.

Reference code Number:(128)

Attention:

Going by series of petition received from International Body on the way your inheritance fund was handled by our correspondence office. After Extensive close door meeting with Board of Directors and other Stake holders in the Government, Subcommittees of the House Of Assembly and the House of Rep ,Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It was Resolved and Agreed upon that your Inheritance Fund would be released on a special method of payment, which tag Name Reads SWIFT CREDIT CARD. This method of payment is designed by the Government to avert fraud perpetration or stoppage of fund by Some Agencies. Either Through Anti Terrorist Certificate or other certificates. This Swift Credit Card would be issued to you upon meeting with the Bank Requirement. This office, has Been Mandated to take charge of the Issuance of the SWIFT CREDIT CARD and that your inheritance payment file should be passed to my desk for clarification .Upon Certification that your file is OK.This Office would Direct you on how to receive your over Due inheritance fund via SWIFT CREDIT CARD. The SWIFT CREDIT CARD would be delivered to you via Courier. In the light of this effect mentioned, You are required to furnish this office with the following information:

Receiving Address,
Full Name ,
Direct Phone,
City
Country

This Information's would be used in opening an account on your behalf, and from such account our office will credit an ATM MASTER CARD which will be made available for you and sent to you via Courier service delivery to your residential Address.Urgently furnish this office with your Contact information as listed above,in order to reconfirm if it's in line with the one contained in our payment data.

Be informed that your fund has been called back and it's now in a suspense Account here in Our Bank. Pending when a new account is opened in your Name Before The Swift Credit Card is issued. Waiting for an urgent response.

Best Regards

MR.DAVID MOORE
DIRECTOR ATM SWIFT CARD CENT RE

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