419 scam: "ZENITH BANK PLC."<ATM25@earthlink.net> YOUR PAYMENT ATM MASTER CARD IS NOW READY"Please Contact us now

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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 state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (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.
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.
- +2348092273438 (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.
- info.royalexpress_service0@yahoo.com.ph (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ZENITH BANK PLC." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <atmmicrosolfaward@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2015 05:30:19 -0800
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT ATM MASTER CARD IS NOW READY"Please Contact us now

How are you today?

We apologize for the inconveniences surrounding your compensated funds Remittance of US$2.500, 000,00(Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars) in custody of Zenith Bank PLc. We held meeting yesterday concerning the problem effecting your Remittance, and after all deliberation, the Panels came together in agreement to settle your remittance with electronic payment method (ATM MasterCard) for easy withdraw access and usage to your funds.

The meeting was sealed yesterday and your ATM MasterCard has been handed over with, PROOF FOR OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE, clarifying you are the legitimate beneficiary of $2.500.000.00 accessable via ATM MasterCard from any of the Machine location worldwide. BANK GUARANTEE LETTER, in accordance with the courier company to have your ATM MasterCard parcel delivered immediately the terms for shipment is fulfilled. As you read this mail to you, the Federal Ministry of Finance have just Approved and authorize the release of your electronic payment (ATM MasterCard) to you with immediate effect.

Note: The ZENITH BANK HEAD BRANCH here in West Africa together with the Federal Ministry of Finance, are both aware of your payment and every of your email conversation with this office, just to make sure your funds remittance is settled amicably without stress. And at this point, all that is required from you is to secure the INSURANCE and the SECURITY KEEPING PERMIT from the courier company to have them commence shipment to you. And that in your favor will cost just $250.00 to enable complete the shipping process directly to your door step for pickup.

Please understand the reason your payment have not been settled up till date, is that you have refuse to comply with the courier terms by paying the fee required for the courier service to you, and i know it will cost you more coming down to zenith Bank quarter here in west Africa for the claim of your funds. Please if desire the courier procedures for shipment now, Then filling the information required and send to the courier director Mr.Benson Adams and indicate your parcel registration number (RXP2015U) in your mail subject to him.

SHIPPING INFORMATION REQUIRED BELOW

(1) Parcel Receiver's Full Name :
(2) Receiver's Full Address : (P.O.BOX NOT ALLOWED)
(3) Receiver's Phone Number :
(4) Receiver's Country :
(5) Passport identification:

PLEASE MAIL THE SHIPPING INFORMATION TO THE COURIER DIRECTOR NOW.

Courier Director: Mr. Benson Adams
Contact Email: info.royalexpress_service0@yahoo.com.ph
Direct Mobile: +234 809-227-3438
Fax: +234-1-2207784

Email the delivery director Mr. Benson Adams with the shipping information required for clearance, and he will instruct you further with the Paperwork's required to further your parcel with their service to your residence for pickup. The Paperwork's is just $250.00 and above all, there is a Assurance/Guarantee Letter that is been issued to backup your safety by Zenith Bank Plc.

Note : The charges required for ISSUANCE & SECURITY KEEPING PERMIT can not be deducted from your ATM MasterCard here, as this is a contract electronic Payment to you as a foreign beneficiary, and we do not have access of deduction or any attempt on your funds in cash here.

So your safety is 100% well assured by both authorities.

We look forward to hear from you.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr. Anthony Morrison
Zenith Bank Plc Injunction with Federal Ministry of Finance

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