419 scam: "Mr.David Lipton" <"w.w.w."@guitar.ocn.ne.jp> GREETING DEAR BENEFICIARY AND HAPY NEW YEAR!!

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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:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mtcn" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "00,000.00" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- interremitdeptt@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.David Lipton" <"w.w.w."@guitar.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: interremitdeptt@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 6 Jan 2018 04:37:57 +0900 (JST)
Subject: GREETING DEAR BENEFICIARY AND HAPY NEW YEAR!!

GREETING DEAR BENEFICIARY AND HAPY NEW YEAR!!

I am MR.David Lipton who assumed the position of First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund on September 1st 2017,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Federal Ministry Of Finance, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is correct. Therefore, We are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect your Delivery as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency.

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 4278763100030014 have been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 2900. The ATM Card Value is $6.1 MILLION USD Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any Inter Switch location and ATM Center of your choice.

As stated, Your delivery charges is only $175 As soon as payment is confirmed. we shall immediately dispatch your package and email you with the DHL tracking numbers so as for you to be able to track your package online and know when to be at home to receive it. Please be informed that the ATM card and the pin would be enclosed in the envelope and you can make withdrawals from the moment you receive the package.

However" I$B!G(Bm the only one that has your ATM in regard to my current Director Mrs. Christine Largarde, who assumed the role on since 5 July 2011. after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate!, And that you will be responsible for the shipping fee which will cost $175USD Only Because your ATM card is covered with hard cover with insurance policies that makes it unable for us to deduct any funds from it and you are the authorized person to open the card and make use of it. You will get instruction on how to set up your pin number on the ATM Card,Your ATM CARD also comes with a handbook/manual to enlighten you about how to use it to transfer up to $100,000.00 to your local bank account.

You will have to make the payment of $175 available to this office Via Western union money transfer/Money Gram Office with my secretary$B!G(Bs information as stated below.

You are to chose from any of the above charges and send to the Attorney name below through western union or Money Gram today or asap:

1.DHL charged $100 dollars plus insurance of third class of $75 dollars and it all amounted to $175 dollars.
2.FEDEX charged $65 dollars plus insurance of third class of $35 dollars and it all amounted to $100 dollars.
3.TNT charged $60 dollars plus insurance of third class of $60 dollars and it all amounted to $120 dollars.
2.EMS charged $80 dollars plus insurance of third class of $70 dollars and it all amounted to $150 dollars.
Remember that the fee should send to our Attorney at Benin Republic where your fund was originated, as they are entitle to receive and make every international payment.

HERE IS RECEIVER'S INFORMATION VIA WESTERN UNION OR MONEY GRAM AND GET BACK TO ME ASAP

Receiver's Name__ JOHN EDWARD
Country _Benin Republic
Question: when
Answer: 48hrs
Amount: US dollars

SENDER'S NAME__________________
MTCN__________________

As soon as payment is made, Do send an email with the 10-Digit MTCN numbers so that we can proceed with the dispatching of your package without wasting time. Be rest assured that your Fee is the only payment you will have to make for the delivery of the ATM card and nothing more.

Please fill this form below and get back so that we can be able to proceed immediately.

You are required to fill the below box for accuracy*** Very Compulsory***
RECEIVERS NAME:
DELIVERY ADDRESS:
COUNTRY:
PHONE NUMBER(S):
Your ATM CARD will be protected by a hardcover insurance policy, which makes it impossible to deduct any amount from the money before been remitted/delivered to you. This means that the above charges cannot be deducted from the prize and must be provided by you been part of your effort and commitment to aid the universal programme.

Please be informed that delivery will be made to your address after confirmation of this payment for delivery,as you know that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery documents.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,
Mr.David Lipton
Tel: +1(815) 428-4872
E-mail: interremitdeptt@gmail.com
Address- New York, NY 10017, USA

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