419 scam: "server@no-reply.net"<barrister.markmordi@gmail.com> CONTRACT PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

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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:
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "server@no-reply.net" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hstacymcbride@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2015 22:07:57 +0100
Subject: CONTRACT PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

We write to notify you that our bank has received a credit instruction from the Financial Security Authority (FSA) UK and the European Financial Service to release the aforementioned amount to you as the beneficiary.

Considering our International Banking Policy ,Credibility and

competence, we shall within 48hrs credit your designated account.

Be advised that our bank has several options of payment as listed below

1, Telegraphic Transfer ( Online /Internet Banking)

2, International Certified Bank Draft

3, Automated Teller Machine Card.(Visa &Master Card)

Nat West Bank has over 1000 branches world wide being able to assist our customer achieve their financial goals.

In light of the above that you will required to indicate your choice

of payment to facilitate the credit.

Thanking you for your anticipated co-operation

Mike Morgan

Director Gold Card Private Banking Unit

4th Floor Water House Square , 138-142, Holborn, EC1N2TH

Natwest Bank London

This communication may contain confidential and/or privileged information.If you are not the intended recipient (or have received this communication in error) please notify the sender immediately and destroy this communication. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this communication is strictly forbidden.

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