419 scam: "DR. Anthony Mike" < Mike@crux.ocn.ne.jp> ATM Master Card Delivering Department.

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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:
- "million 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)
- "atm.card67@outlook.com" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
- "atm.card67@outlook.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.
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.
- +22998607134 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "DR. Anthony Mike" < Mike@crux.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "DR. Anthony Mike" <atm.card67@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 23:40:11 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ATM Master Card Delivering Department.

ATM Master Card Delivering Department.
(UBA-BANK International Plc) Benin Republic.
DR. Anthony Mike
Office line:+229 98607134.
Office line:+229 98607134.

Urgent Attention, You Are Expected To Call Us +229 98607134..Once You
Recieve These Email.
Mr Anthony Mike, from office of ATM Swift Card Department ( UBA-BANK
INTERNATIONAL PLC ) We knew is very difficult for you to understand
because you have been long time waiting for your ATM Card all the time
yet things didn$B!G(Bt work out to your expectation but you have to
understand that your file has not gotten to this office, then Beside
most CARDS are being sent through African and after much investigation
it was resulted that 95% of the ATM CARD was not Good which is the
reason the card could not being use.
To this effect, the appropriate authorities (Economic Community of
West African States of African and American Government) has decided
not to deliver CARD to foreign clients through African anymore due to
a lot of complains that beneficiaries are not receiving their payment
after fees has been paid.
This office want you to understand that everything is in order,
Economic Community of West African States and American Government have
agreed for you to receive your fund (ATM Master Card) through our
(UBA-BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC ) and you are to contact this office
immediately for the release of your ATM Master Card with your full
information's to enable us covers the insurance coverage and please
include copy of your identity for proper reprogramming and activation
of your CARD PIN Number to enable you have access of withdrawal
immediately you receive your CARD.
You are advised to include the followings below:
(1). Your Full Name,
(2). Your Country,
(3). Your Direct Telephone Numbers,
(4).Your Direct Office Phone Numbers,
(5).Mobile Phone Number,
(6). Your Correct Home Address,
(7). Your Office Address,
(8). Your Current Occupation,
(9).Your Weekly/Monthly Income,
(10). Your age ,
(11).Your Next Of Kin Name,
(12).Your Next Email Address,
(13).Your Next Telephone Numbers,
This is to inform you that we have done and concluded all the
necessary arrangement for your payment worth of ($2.5 MILLION
DOLLARS) which have to be pay to you through ( UBA-BANK INTERNATIONAL
PLC ) with ATM Master Card.Finally, you are being legally contacted
regarding the release of your long awaited fund. After a detailed
review of your file, the United Nation Monetary Unit, World Bank and
the US Homeland Security Department has been Authorized to release
your ATM MASTER CARD immediately. The sum of ($2.5 MILLION DOLLARS)
has been approved in your favour via (UBA-BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC)
desk.
Quickly get back to me for more advice.
Thanks for Your Co-operation.
DR. Anthony Mike
ATM Master Card Delivering Department.
( UBA-BANK INTERNATIONAL PLC ) Benin Republic.
Office line:+229 98607134.
Office line:+229 98607134.
Email (atm.card67@outlook.com)

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