419 scam: "ZENITH BANK PLC"<zxc@hlink.cn> NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT !!!

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +2349091329046 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- georgemike456@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ZENITH BANK PLC" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <georgemike456@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 11:48:49 -0700
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT !!!

Dear Beneficiary,

This is the second time ZENITH BANK Plc is informing you of your long over-due fund which you have been

finding it difficult to receive via a Certified Bank Draft

issued by ZENITH BANK Plc. We have arranged your payment through our International ATM CARD PAYMENT

CENTER in Europe, America, Africa and Asia Pacific, this is part

of an instruction/mandate passed by the Senate in respect to overseas contract payment and debt

re-scheduling.

Now your conduct code is ATM 104 We shall send you an International Swift ATM CARD ( Master Card) from

ZENITH BANK Plc which you are to use in accessing your funds via

any ATM MACHINE located any where in the world. And your maximum withdraw dally will be Five Thousand

United States Dollars ($5,000.00) valued sum at Two Million Five

hundred thousand United States Dollars {$2,500,000.00} which has been programmed in the card already to

you as our beneficiary.

GUIDE LINE: immediately the release of your ATM MasterCard from the bank which will be activated already

with your total value amount {$2,500,000.00},your processing

officer Mr george Mike will provide you the attached followings, ATM MasterCard copy,(CRESTED IN YOUR

NAME) And the (PROVE OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE) With the bank

name,including his identification card,to clarify the legitimacy of this funds to you.

EMAIL : georgemike456@yahoo.com

DIRECT TEL-NUMBER: +234-9091-329-046

NOTE: once your ATM MasterCard is release with all the listed document from your processing officer,

all you need do is get your APPROVAL SECURITY ORDER CERTIFICATE.

it will be needed in your name to complete your papers and secure your shipment safely in 48hrs. the

courier will send your tracking number immediately you get this

said Approval. sincerely this will cost you $400usd only as we have spooking personally with the

director in charge in your behalf.

Kindly re-confirm your details so as to facilitate immediate release from ZENITH BANK immediately.

(1) Your Full Name :

(2) Full Residential Address : (P.O.BOX NOT ALLOWED)

(3) Direct and Current Phone :

(4) Nationality :

(5) Present Country :

(6) passport identification:

Please Note : As soon as your details have been received here by the SWIFT ZENITH BANK ATM CARD CENTER,

you are there fore advised to stop any further communications with

all other bodies such as the Compensation and Finance House, Lottery Organization etc ....

Once again the Approval Security Order Certificate is all you need before shipping your card to your

door destination for withdraw usage.

Please be regular on your email so we can use in contacting, before 1week to confirm your payment with

you.

Thanks for your co-operation.

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