419 scam: Barrister Mike Dave Ubatic <barr_mikeuba@lawyer.com> FROM:BARRISTER MIKE C UBATIC

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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. )
- "fund beneficiary" (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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "@lawyer.com" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "executive governor" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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 free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- barr_mikeuba@lawyer.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Barrister Mike Dave Ubatic <barr_mikeuba@lawyer.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2011 22:43:28 +1200 (NZST)
Subject: FROM:BARRISTER MIKE C UBATIC

The National Flag of Benin Rpublic

The Arms of the of President Benin

BANK OF AFRICA BOA PLC

FROM:BARRISTER MIKE C UBATIC

NEW EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR BANK OF AFRICA,

PERSONAL MAIL: barr_mikeuba@lawyer.com

DEAR FUND BENEFICIARY.

THIS IS TO UPDATE YOU THAT YOUR ATM MASTER CARD HAS BEEN APPROVE ON YOUR NAME AS THE RIGHTFUL BENEFICIARY OF THE TOTAL SUM OF $750.000.00 USD YOU HAVE TO ACT FAST BECAUSE THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR HAVE INVITED SOME ONE TO COME FOR THE FUND AS YOU COULD NOT BE ABLE TO COME UP WITH EXPECTATION TO SETTLE SOME THE FEES.

We want to ensure the safety of your funds by introducing this payment method, considering the time frame given to complete this payment this last quarter of the year, you should ensure you give us the maximum cooperation required to ensure immediate delivery to you as all processes has already been completed,however, you should not go against the official protocols of completing this transaction which demands your current address for delivery of your parcel.

Below is the confirmation of our clients who have received theirs fund via FEDEX COURIER SERVICES. you can track them on the FedEx website to confirm some beneficiaries like you who have received their ATM card successfully.

Name : Donny Peterson:FedEx Tracking Number: 870456747216 ://www.fedex.com/ng/

Name : Angela L.Johnson:FedEx Tracking Number: 870456750392 ttp://www.fedex.com/ng/

All you need is to provide us with the delivery /insurance charges of $132 USD, we shall provide you with the transfer information to enable this dream be actualized else we will not take responsibility of the courier fees as your total sum is already loaded in your card.

As soon as we are satisfied with the information you shall provide,we shall provide you with the tracking numbers to ensure you track your parcel to its arrival which specifically arrives your Country within 3 days we confirm receipt of the courier fees from you, We are committed to serving you, but with strict adherence to your rules, regulations as well as guiding polices.

URGENT YOU TO SEND THE FEE OF $132 VIA WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER TO NAME OF MY SECRETARY NGOSINE.E.ANUKWU,ADDRESS COTONOU BENIN REPUBLIC TEX QUESTION:WHAT FOR;ANSWER: DELIVERY.NOTE: RESPONSE SHOULD BE MADE IMMEDIATELY BEFORE IT WILL BE TOO LATE FOR YOU.

KINDLY RECONFIRM YOUR FULL CONTACTS/MAILING ADDRESS INCLUDING YOUR MOBILE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR PROPER DISCUSSION CONCERNING THIS DELIVERY.

WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THE DELAY IN TRANSFERRING OF THIS FUND MUST HAVE CAUSED YOU.

REGARDS,

BARRISTER MIKE C UBATIC

NEW GOVERNOR,BANK OF AFRICA BENIN REPUBLIC (BOA).

CC: SENATE PRESIDENT

CC: BOARD OF DIRECTORS [FPD]

CC: ACCOUNTANT GENERAL OF BENIN

BARRISTER MIKE C UBATIC

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