419 scam: "Mrs.Linda Johnson"<infoskybankngplc@sify.com> Attention: Beneficiary

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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:
- "million dollars" (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)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
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.
- +2347094470130 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Linda Johnson" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <roberthara@blumail.org>
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 2010 23:49:19 +0200
Subject: Attention: Beneficiary

Attention: Beneficiary

There is an issue with the STANDARD CHARTERED BANK PLC ONLINE BANKING in the amount of $7MILLION DOLLARS plus accrued interest of US$1.7MILLION directed in cash credited to file KTU/ 9023118308/03,at the Owner of this email address which has now been reverted to our reserve account In view of several efforts already made by us to contact you for the following reasons based on the new account submitted to this office on your behalf.

(1) My Office desks have just received a sworn affidavit from Mr. Page Liberty to re-route your payment($8.7M) into a new bank account number as stated "VACAP" Federal Credit Union, 1700 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, VA23220.Account number 32501.of Mr. Page Liberty.

(2) Please, confirm to our department if you have instructed Mr. Page Liberty to appoint an attorney/agent on your behalf thereby asking that he receive cash Remittance on your behalf.

(3) It has come to our notice that you are Being contacted by unauthorized individuals with respect to your Compensation but unfortunately this office is not aware of your Unofficial dealings and warned that it is at your own risk.

(4) Please, also confirm if you have authorized Mr. Page Liberty to change your banking particulars to the following: particulars stated below: VACAP Federal Credit Union, 1700 Robin Hood Road, Richmond, VA 23220. Account number 32501.In order to resolve this problem, please call the Processing/Transfer Officer STANDARD CHARTERED BANK PLC ONLINE BANKING Mr.Frank Mike or Mrs. Linda Johnson on +2347094470130

THIS IS THE REQUIRED INFORMATION WE NEED FOR THIS TRANSACTION.

1) Your full name.
2)Your direct Phone, fax and mobile #.
3) Your direct Contact address.
4)Your Company name,
5)Your position
6) Profession, age and marital status.
7) Working id/Int'l passport
8)Home Equity Yes/NO

As soon as we receive confirmation from you to proceed with the transfer of US$8.7 Million to Mr Liberty?s account, STANDARD CHARTERED BANK PLC ONLINE BANKING will act accordingly.Thanks for your expected co-operation.and you must call our direct phone number.

Yours faithfully,
Mr.Frank Mike
Mrs.Linda Johnson
Head of Administrative.
Standard chartered Bank Plc.
TELEPHONE:+2347090598594

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