419 scam: "Barrister. Mrs Chioma Ekee" <mrdonatus_carter@sify.com> YOUR PAYMENT OF ($2.5 MILLION) THROUGH ATM MASTER 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:
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "oceanicbankatmcarddeptment@ymail.com" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
- "oceanicbankatmcarddeptment@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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +2348168868629

Fraud email example:

From: "Barrister. Mrs Chioma Ekee" <mrdonatus_carter@sify.com>
Reply-To: oceanicbankatmcarddeptment@ymail.com
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2013 08:48:02 -0300
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT OF ($2.5 MILLION) THROUGH ATM MASTER CARD IS READY.

YOUR PAYMENT OF ($2.5 MILLION) THROUGH ATM MASTER CARD IS READY.

Attention: ATM BENEFICIARY

Glad to notify you that we have verified your payment file presently in
our department since November 2011, and I found out that you have not yet
receive your payment due to lack of proper conduct and management.

Secondly you are advised to stop any dealing with any body or offices as
they claimed to be,
if you really wish to receive your Atm Visa Card payment ($2.5 million)
because they are there to terminate and jeopardize your payment out of
wickedness.

Note that we are already into September/2013 which is the First segment of
our foreign payment in this physical year 2013 and you are among of our
payment list as presented to us from world Bank for your compensation as
it stated to be, with the total sum of $2.5 million through ATM Visa card
for your easy and comfort cash of the money

After the meeting held last week, we have resolved in finding a solution
to handle your payment without anymore difficulties, and as you may know,

we have arranged your payment through ATM Visa Card (2013 payment scheme)
which is the instruction given by our President, (Dr.Jonatan Ebele
GoodLuck), President Republic of Nigeria as directed by the World Bank in
affiliation/conjunction with United Nation bodies.

This department will send you the secret pin code which you will use to
withdraw your money from any ATM office or department in your location in
any part of the world,
but the maximum withdrawal is $4,500.00 per day.

You are requested to re-confirm the following information as stated below
for second confirmation before the delivery will take place

1.Your Full Name,,,,,,,,,,,
2. Phone and Fax Number,,,,,,,,,,,
3. Current Address,,,,,,,,,,
4. Age and Current Occupation,,,,,,,,,,,
5. Your Identification Card,,,,,,,,,,

You are advice to contact our ATM department centre with below email
address with the requested information listed so that the delivery of your
Card will take place, note that your information will be safe and secure,
so don't be afraid of re-confirming your information, send your
information to

ATM PAYMENT GENERAL CENTER
Address:C/669 Cadjehun BP 369,
Nigeria West Africa
Tele:+2348168868629
E-mail address: oceanicbankatmcarddeptment@ymail.com
International Settlement Officer

Best Regards,

Barrister. Mrs Chioma Ekee
International Settlement Officer

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