419 scam: "Mr. Johnson Williams" <Lawrence12@lagoon.ocn.ne.jp> GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR ATM CARD 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:

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:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "consignment " (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)
- "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 company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
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.
- +22998263100 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Johnson Williams" <Lawrence12@lagoon.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. Johnson Williams" <micheal_lawrence@lizhenhua.net>
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2015 19:35:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: GOOD NEWS FOR YOUR ATM CARD PAYMENT

Hello my dear good news,

Good day and how are you today? Having reviewed all the obstacles and
problems surrounding your over due inheritance funds valued
$10.5 Million USD (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) payment and your
inability to meet up with the charges required due to unnecessary protocols involved.

It is my great pleasure to inform you that we have successfully arranged with
UBA Bank Director, Dr. HENRY UGO to covert your above mentioned fund which was
originally in a Consignment box into ATM Visa Card and ready for delivery to
your door step.

I am happy when U.B.A Bank Director, Dr. Henry Ugo called me that all the
necessary arrangement has been completed that he has converted the total
amount into ATM Card in your name, after which I went to DHL Courier Company and have
it registered for onward delivery to your address. Kindly study bellow
information for your deposit details:

Description: U.B.A BANK (ATM CARD)
Depositor: Linda Conni
Deposit Number: DHL-101-PL45
Deposit Certificate N0.E405576
Sort/Clearance Code: DHL/101-45/P50

According to Mrs Linda Conni, you can able to withdraw $2,500.00 per each
withdrawal at daily limit of $10,000.00 until you withdraw your total $10.5
Million from the ATM CARD. So all you need is to write
application letter to bellow DHL Courier Company contact information or call
their foreign operation department Dr Andrew Leek for immediate delivery
schedule of your ATM CARD to any address of your
choice.

Contact Person: Dr. Micheal Lawrence (Foreign Operation Department)
DHL Courier Company Cotonou Benin,
Plot No. 23 Patte D'Oie 03 BP 2147 Cotonou
Telephone Number: +229-98-26-31-00
Email:micheal_lawrence@lizhenhua.net

Don't forget to reconfirm your current data as Dr. Micheal Lawrence
requested to enable their delivery agent deliver went he arrive.
Herein is what they need from you

1. Your Full Names:____________
2. Postal Address:__
3. Direct Cell Numbers:__
4. E-mail Address:__________
5. Sex:__________
6.Age:____________
7. Occupation:__________
8.Nationality:_____________
9.Country Name_____________

Please hurry up now as your package might attract more charges if it
stays more than 3days with DHL and do keep me posted for record
updated.

Thanks and remain blessed

Best Regards,
Mr. Johnson Williams
IMF Head Quarter Dept Reconciliation Committee
Benin Republic

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