![]() |
joewein.de LLC fighting spam and scams on the Internet |
|
|
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.
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
Click here to report a problem with this page.
Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Kofi Annan" <mr.kofi1annan1@e-mail.ua>
Reply-To: jimoviazenithbank112nigeriaplc@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:00:38 -0700
Subject: Former Secretary (UNITED NATIONS).
Former Secretary (UNITED NATIONS).
ZENITH BANK COMPENSATION UNIT, IN AFFILIATION WITH THE UNITED NATION.
ATTN:Sir/Madam,
How are you today? Hope all is well with you and family?,You may not
understand why this mail came to you.
We have been having a meeting for the passed 7 months which ended 2
days ago with the former secretary to the UNITED NATIONS.
This email is to all the people that have been scammed in any part of
the world, the UNITED NATIONS have agreed to compensate them with the
sum of US$ 3,500,000.00 This includes every foriegn contractors that may
have not
received their contract sum, and people that have had an unfinished
transaction or international businesses that failed due to Government
problems etc.
We found your name in our list and that is why we are contacting you,
this have been agreed upon and have been signed.
Therefore, we are happy to inform you that an arrangement has
perfectly been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible in
our bid to be transparent.
However, it is our pleasure to inform you that your ATM Card Number;
5490 9957 6302 4525 has been approved and upgraded in your favor.
Meanwhile, your Secret Pin Number will be available as soon as you
confirm to us the receipt of your ATM CARD.
The ATM Card Value is $3,500,000.00 USD Only. You are advised that a
maximum withdrawal value of US$10,000.00 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 any where in
the world.
We have also concluded delivery arrangement with our accredited
courier service Company to oversee the delivery of the ATM Card to you
without any further delay.
So you are hereby advice to forward to this office Director ATM SWIFT
CARD Department Therefore, you should send him your full Name and
telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to
send the ATM to
you.
Conatct Mr. Jim Ovia immediately for your ATM SWIFT CARD:
Person to Contact Mr. Jim Ovia
Email:jimoviazenithbank112nigeriaplc@gmail.com
<Email%3Ajimoviazenithbank112nigeriaplc@gmail.com>
Thanks and God bless you and your family. Hoping to hear from you as
soon as you receive your ATM.
Making the world a better place
Regards,
Mr. Kofi Annan
Former Secretary (UNITED NATIONS
Anti-fraud resources: