419 scam: "Mr.chine" <JAMES@minos.ocn.ne.jp> ATTENTIO DEAR

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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:
- "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)
- "courier service" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.chine" <JAMES@minos.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.chine" <atm_card25@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Aug 2015 00:25:17 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ATTENTIO DEAR

ATTENTIO DEAR

You are welcome to United Bank for Africa, I am MR chine I was instructed to handle your payment file from the Governing body of United Nation (UN) together with IMF office, I am writing to let you know that we have received your delivery address and some other information for the delivery of your ATM Card, However it is my pleasure to inform you that we have finally processed the crediting of your ATM Card and here is your ATM Card Number:4000-1234-5678-0910 and personal identification number: 002760091 has been upgraded in your favor.

You can find below also your ATM PIN# 3943 as the ATM Card will be delivered alone to you without the Pin Code for security reasons, The total amount that was credited in your ATM Card now is the sum of US$11.8 Million U.S Dollar (ELEVEEN MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY) and you are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of US$11,000.00 (ELEVEEN MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY) is permitted daily.

We are duly inter-switched so you can make multiple withdrawal in any ATM location of your choice/nearest to you, however as a matter of urgency; you are requiring paying for the delivery of your ATM card which will be paid due to your determined choice Companies here below.

Choose any of your preferred Company out of the 3Companies below and make arrangement to send the Delivery cost of your preferred Company.

1) UPS Courier Service
I. Delivery fee $126.00
96hours delivery

2) FedEx Service
I. Delivery fee $220.00
72hours delivery

3) DHL Service
I. Delivery fee $105.00
48hours delivery

Please choose your favorite company out of the three companies and any of your preferable Company will be the Company that will deliver your ATM Card to the address you provided, I shall make available the information you shall use in sending the delivery fee as soon as you respond back with your preferred Company, also i want you to know that the principle of deduction from your approved ATM Card does not exist on this mode of payment for security reasons, We deeply appreciate your co-operation and understanding and be rest assured that UNITED NATIONS Monetary Unit will fully back and monitor the delivery until you receive your ATM Card to avoid stoppage or delay.

Find below our communication Code: BP/CCUF -HFCR always use this code when writing me a massage, You must focus here to enable you receive your ATM Card and to start making use of it, you are advised not to respond to any mail that does not come with the above communication code for safety purpose.

Thank you for your anticipated co-operation and we are looking forward hearing from you.

Best Regards,

Mr.chine

Swift Debit ATM Card Payment System
Committee on Foreign Payment

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