419 scam: " CLEARANCE OFFICE " <info@usa.com> YOUR ATM MASTER CARD NOTIFICATION FROM CLEARANCE OFFICE

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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:
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- clearinghouse676@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- for safety delivery. reply to this email --- clearinghouse676@aol.com email - wilsonmake23@gmail.com we are looking forward to (Aol; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: " CLEARANCE OFFICE " <info@usa.com>
Reply-To: wilsonmake23@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 18:41:58 +0100
Subject: YOUR ATM MASTER CARD NOTIFICATION FROM CLEARANCE OFFICE

CLEARING HOUSE DEPARTMENT UNITED STATE
OF AMERICA
100 W BROAD ST
TX 75501,USA

YOUR SCAM VICTIMS COMPENSATION PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY

Good day to you. We have been waiting for you to contact This office for your Package that is registered with our office for shipping of your Package to your residential location. This is to inform you that we are in possession of your Parcel (which include a certified cheque worth of $2.5 million USD and other vital documents) that we facilitate the clearance of the cheque in your country, which is to be couriered to you.

It is the usual practice of our organization to conduct a proper verification of all Packages that we are to deliver, to ensure that they are valid. Be rest assured that your cheque has been confirmed valid and true and delivery will be made once you have met the necessary requirements.

The package is registered with us for mailing by the Online because your package has been registered on a Special Order.

What you have to do now, is to contact our office for immediate dispatch of your package to your residential address. Note that as soon as our Delivery Team confirms your information, it will take only one working day (24 hours) for your package to arrive in your designated destination.

Be notified then You are among the list of individuals and companies whose unpaid funds have been approved for payment under the supervision of the International Monetary Fund Headquarters here in USA.

This is mandatory, kindly complete the below form to reconfirm your Postal information:

FULL -- NAMES

TELEPHONE:..............

ADDRESS:...............

CITY ............

OCCUPATION.........................

We will register your package and send you the tracking numbers before we
proceed for safety delivery of your package as soon as you reconfirm the
required information for safety delivery.

REPLY TO THIS EMAIL --- clearinghouse676@aol.com
EMAIL - wilsonmake23@gmail.com

We are looking forward to receive your mail and the payment details.

Yours truly,

Deborah Holland
Executive Vice President

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