419 scam: ATM PAYMENT DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL BANK <interl.departm2@msn.com> Did you sign any Deed of Assignment.

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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:
- "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. )
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "federal republic of benin" (Benin, Cameroon, etc. are no Federal Republics, unlike Nigeria where this type of scam was invented)
- "interl.departm2@msn.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.

Fraud email example:

From: ATM PAYMENT DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL BANK <interl.departm2@msn.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:16:17 +0400
Subject: Did you sign any Deed of Assignment.

Attention: Beneficiary,

I am Mr. James Prosper (Assistance) Chairman from Desk payment
department, there is presently a counter claims on your funds by one MR.
John Wheeller, who is presently trying to make us believe that you are dead
and even explained that you entered into an agreement with him, to help you
in receiving your fund, So here comes the big question.

The Official responsible for the presentation of ATM CARD quickly granted
approvals to their application and packaged ATM CARD for MR. John Wheeller
to go with it. When the Apex bank Debit Note was submitted to my desk for
final Approvals before forwarding it to MR. John Wheeller for endoesment, I
noticed that there are discrepancies as there was no evidence of
authorisation letter from you for the change of beneficiary.

I urgently summoned The Official responsible for the presentation of the
Atm Card and directed him to stop the movement of the ATM CARD and at the
same time placed a stop order instruction on the Atm Card pending when your
views and comments are received with regards to this matter. We went to
the federal high court of justice about this issue, and the requested that
you have to provide court releasement order fee of $41, so that they can
get MR. John Wheeller arrested without any delay and get your Atm card
directly to your home address.

You are advice to send the money $41 to obtain your court releasement
order Via western union money transfer or money gram with the below
Informations.

Senders Name:----
Receiverâ€™s name: ---Sampson Akushie
Destination Country:---Republic of Benin.
City:-- Cotonou
Question:----Who is our savior?
Answer:--- The Lord Jesus.
MTCN:--------
Amount:--$41

Did you sign any Deed of Assignment in favor of (MR. John Wheeller).
thereby making him the current ! beneficiary with his foll owing account
details: Name: MR. John Wheeller, AC/Nunber:
6503809428.ROUTING/122006743,B/NAME:CITI BANK, ADDRESS:NEW YORK,USA.

Call me urgently for your comments which will be highly appreciated, but
we will not hesitate to continue the payment transmission to them if no
response comes from you. immediately as your silence will be a clear
indication that you authorised MR. John Wheeller to effect the above
changes .

Send the Following Information:

1. Full Name: ...........
2. Phone Number/ Fax Number: ...............
3. Full Home Address:..............................
4. Age /Current Occupation:..................... ...
5. A Copy of your Identification:..................

We shall proceed to issue all payments details to the said Mr. John
Wheeler, if we do not hear from you within the next day from today.

Thanks,

Mr. James Prosper.
Desk payment department Office Benin,
Accountant General Federal Republic Of Benin
Email: interl.departm2@msn.com

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