419 scam: "Mr. Samuel Hackman." <eduardo.leite@pelotas.com.br> UN APPROVED FOR CLAIMS!!OTTERY APPROVED 201PŒë¸"

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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:
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Samuel Hackman." <eduardo.leite@pelotas.com.br>
Reply-To: unationoffice58@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:53:18 -0300 (BRT)
Subject: UN APPROVED FOR CLAIMS!!

UNITED NATION OFFICE
FOR THE COORDINATION
OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIR
WEST AFRICA REGION.
Our Ref: FGN/SNT/RAL
Your Ref: SNT/ATM/822

Attn:

I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and
confirmationsare correct, Therefore we are happy to inform you that
arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as
possible and in our bid to transparency. It is my pleasure to inform you
that ATM Card Number:5428050011004432 have been approved in your favour,
The ATM Card Value is £515,810.00 GBP(Five Hundred and Fifteen Thousand,
Eight Hundred and Ten Pounds Sterling)You are advised that a maximum
withdrawal value of £5,000.00GBP is permitted on withdrawal per day and
are duly Inter Switch so you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM
Center of your choice.We have concluded delivery arrangement with the
CityLink Courier Services.

Please note that the CityLink Courier Company is fully insured by Nicon
Insurance Corporation. Please do inform us if you will be able to pay for
the delivery cost ($130.00) so that I will know how to proceed, and please
be informed that the delivery will be made to your address in 48 hours (2
days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know
that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment
delivery documents to avoid being delayed by customs. Kindly provide the
details below for delivery.

Reply To : hackclaimsdept12@discuz.org
1. Valid delivery address:
2. Full Names:
3. Phone/Mobile Number:
4. Occupation:

Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for
dispatch to you.
Regards,
Mr. Samuel Hackman.
HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL REMITTANCE DEPARTMENT.

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