419 scam: "MR.USMAN BELLO" <usmanbello139@gmail.com> FROM KASIKORN BANK PCL,BANGKOK THAILAND

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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:

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)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "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.USMAN BELLO" <usmanbello139@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:18:37 +0100
Subject: FROM KASIKORN BANK PCL,BANGKOK THAILAND

KASIKORN BANK PCL,BANGKOK THAILAND
400/22, Phayatai Rd, Sam Sen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
CONTACT PERSON: MR.USMAN BELLO.
DIRECT TEL: + (66)9012-82-522
Fax: +(66) 86758-6662
Ref: KSTHBK/004-THBK
Date 24th of July 2019

ATTENTION:BENEFICIARY

SWIFT CREDIT CARD

THE ABOVE SUBJECT MATTER REFERS.

However,it is the pleasure of this office to inform you that ATM Card
Number;57764290631097838954 has been approved and upgraded in your
favour. Meanwhile, your Secret Pin Number is 4462. The ATM Card Value
is USD $10 Million Dollars Only. Note that a maximum withdrawal value
of US$20,000,00 is permitted daily. And we are duly inter-switched and
you can make withdrawal in any location of the ATM Center of your
choice/nearest to you.

We have also concluded delivery arrangement with our accredited
courier service Company called BANKER'S DIPLOMATIC COURIER SERVICE OF
Thailand to be fully insured and also to oversee the delivery of the
ATM / SWIFT CREDIT CARD Card to you without any further delay.

Be informed that delivery will be made to your address within 24 hours
to you home address. Be aware that the delivery fee receipt will be
attached to your payment delivery documents to avoid being delayed by
the customs. And be informed that your valid I.D card must be
presented to the dispatchers before release will be done to you to
avoid wrong delivery.

Advice this office of your preferred time of visitation to deliver
your atm card so that we can inform the courier service Company. Also,
you have the right to transfer your fund to any account or you can
equally leave the whole amount in the atm card. Whichever way that
pleases you, it is you fund.

Treat as very urgent, as we also remind you once again that your ATM
Card is ready.

Congratulations

MR.USMAN BELLO.

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