419 scam: "HENRY IKE" <sailly@terre-net.fr> Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready

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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:
- "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)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "courier company" (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.
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.
- dhlcourierservice15@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "HENRY IKE" <sailly@terre-net.fr>
Reply-To: dhlcourierservice15@aol.com
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:29:26 +0200
Subject: Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready

Dear Esteemed Customer,

I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations
are correct, therefore we are happy to inform you that arrangements have
been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible Due to your long
over-due payment which you have been finding it difficult to receive via
consignment delivery by diplomatic courier, we have arranged your payment
through ATM VISA Card Payment Center, this is an instruction passed by the
United Nations in respect to all over delayed payment and debt
re-scheduling.

We will send you UBA VISA ATM Card that has been approved in your favour
with Card Number: 52212364540345007, with valued sum of
US$5,500.000.00(Five Million Five Hundred Thousand USD Only), which you
are to use in accessing your fund in any ATM Stand/location worldwide and
remember that the maximum withdrawal daily limit is Ten Thousand United
States Dollars (US$10,000.00) We have concluded delivery arrangement
with the DHL courier.

Please note that the DHL Courier Company is fully insured by Nicon
Insurance Corporation.

Kindly provide the details below for delivery.

1. Valid Delivery Address.................
2. Full Names.............................
3. Phone Number...........................
4. Other Email............................
5. Occupation.............................
6. Country................................
7. Date of birth..........................

Reply to Email: dhlcourierservice15@aol.com
Contact Person: Mr. John Mark

Please do confirm that you will take responsibility for the cost of delivery
(US$125), so that i will know how to proceed with you. Please be informed
that the delivery will be made to your address in 24 hours (1 day) after
our
confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know that the delivery fee
receipt will be also attached on your payment delivery documents to avoid
your package being delayed by customs.

Thanks

Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for
dispatch to you so comply,

Regards,
Mr. Henry Ike

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