419 scam: OCEANIC BANK PLC <oceanicbankplc.transfer@gmail.com> OCEANIC BANK REMITTANCE!

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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. )
- "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. )
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
- "cotonou" (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.
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.
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.
- +22998193555 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: OCEANIC BANK PLC <oceanicbankplc.transfer@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 02:58:21 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: OCEANIC BANK REMITTANCE!

FROM OCEANIC BANK INTL. PLC REPUBLIC OF BENIN,
TELEPHONE +229-98193555
HEAD OFFICE NO:171 AKIL ROAD COTONOU BENIN
REPUBLIC

Attn: Beneficiary,

How are you doing today, Now Listen carefully to enable us
finanlise this issue as matter of urgent. Your mail was received and your
delivery information has been confirmed. However, you are expected to effect the
payment of $88.00 United States Dollars to cover for the total cost of
delivering your Atm
card to your nominated address through UPS services.

Here is
the name to use and send the needed $88.00 Below is the break down;

UPS Delivery Fee:
..................$88.00
Insurance Fee: .................paid
Duty Stamp:
...............paid
Customs Permit ...... paid
Amount to send is
.................$88.00

Be advised to send the
above cost of delivery ($88.00) via Western Union
Money Transfer to the receiver's information of our Accounting officer
below for easy pick up. Send Money ($88.00) to;

1,Receiver's Name: Anagor Lawrence
2,Country:::: Benin
Republic
City:::::: Cotonou
3,Text Question:::How
long
4,Answer::::: 24hours
5,Amount:
$88.00
6,MTCN:::::

Delivery of your ATM card
will commence immediately after the $88.00 (Cost of delivery) has been sent by
you and proof of payment which must include the TEN DIGIT NUMBERS (MTCN) from
western union.

You are to make transfer via Western Union and
ensure to funish me with the MTCN # immediately transfer is made so that we can
proceed and do the needful.

Also note that you will be required to sign
and collect your parcel from the courier agent, who will deliver your ATM card
to you at your door step. Please Co-operate and show them any form of your
Identification E.G ID CARD, DRIVERS LICENSE, BUSINESS CARD.

Furthermore, Your Airway shipment bill and tracking number will be sent
to you, To enable you track your package online and monitor it's exact time of
arrival to your home after payment.

I will advice you to send the money
today so that your delivery can commence immediately afterwards to avoid further
delays. Get back to us with western union payment
informations.

Sincerely,

DIRECTOR MR Samba
Putua.
REMITTANCE
DEPT.
OCEANIC BANK INTL PLC.TELE PHONE NUMBER +229
98193555

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