419 scam: "Agent Wilson Okafor"<okaforwilsonnn@yahoo.cn> ATM PAYMNT

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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:
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2347029909216 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Agent Wilson Okafor" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <okaforwilson@yahoo.cn>
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 07:35:50 -0700
Subject: ATM PAYMNT

Metro Plaza,Plot991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District,Abuja.
TEL: +234-702-99-09216 .

This is to officially inform you that we have verified your contract file presently on my desk, and I found out that you have not received your payment due to your lack of co-operation and not fulfilling the obligations giving to you in respect to your contract payment.Secondly,you are hereby advised to stop dealing with some non-officials in the bank as this is an illegal act and will have to stop if you so wish to receive your payment immediately.

After the Board of director's meeting held in Abuja,we have resolved in finding a solution to your problem.We have arranged your payment through our SWIFT CARD PAYMENT CENTRE in Europe, America,Africa and Asia Pacific,This is part of an ion/mandate passed by the Senate in respect to overseas contract payment and debt re-scheduling.

And also the Nigerian Government is using this mean to rewards all thecitizens of the United states and all part of Europe including Asia,Australia, South America, Antarctica e.t.c and all those who have losttheir funds in either scam, or an uncompleted business,or otherwise,You should know that if you are interested to receive your ATM card which will be credited with $11,000,000.00 united states dollars before it is been sent to you direct to your doorstep through the Ups courier service, you will have to respond to me with your full informations, After your response you will be directed to the Ups shipping courier representativewhose name is Mr Micon John.

He will send you your ATM CARD which you will use to withdraw yourmoney via ATM MACHINE in any part of the world, and the maximum daily limit is Fifteen Thousand United States Dollars($11,000,000.00). And also note that the Nigerian Government has taken care of the shipping fee of your ATM card, So if Mr Micon John is requesting for another shipping fee, You will have to report him to me immediately.

When you receive your ATM card, you have to alert me so that we can give you process of how to activate and make use of.If you like to receive your fund this way, Kindly contact me with thefollowing informations below.

(1) Your Full Name
(2) Full residential address
(3) Phone And Fax Number
(4) Occupation.
(5) personal identification.

This message is supported by the Nigerian Government, After you might have started making use of your ATM card, you can reward my firm one way or the other you knows best.

Yours in Service,
Agent Wilson Okafor
CONSULAR/DIPLOMAT
ABUJA, NIGERIA.
Phone: +234-702-99-09216 .

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