419 scam: "Mr.Maxwell King" <info@atmcard.org> NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD!!!!

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "million united states 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)
- ",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.
- +2348064484773 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- mr.maxwellking20100@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Maxwell King" <info@atmcard.org>
Reply-To: mr.maxwellking20100@hotmail.com
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:47:37 +0200
Subject: NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD!!!!

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY
DR. GOODLUCK JONATHAN (GCFR)
ASO- ROCK, GARKI ABUJA
NIGERIA.

Our Ref: ATM/13470/IDR.

Dear Sir/Madam,

NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT VIA ATM CARD

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 instruction/mandate passed by the Senate in respect to overseas
contract payment and debt re-scheduling.

And also the Nigerian Government is using this means to reward all the
citizens of the United states and all part of Europe including Asia,
Australia, south America, Antarctica e.t.c in all those who have lost their
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 US$5,000,000.00 million united states dollars before it is been
sent to you directly to your doorstep through the courier service.

If you like to receive your fund this way, Kindly get back to me with the
following information’s below so I can start arrangement on how to get your
ATM Card shipped to you

(1) Your Full Name: ..................
(2) Full residential address: .......
(3) Phone And Fax Number: ................
(4) Occupation: ......................
(5) Personal identification: ....................
(6) Present Country: ...
(7) Age: ...........

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 know best.

Thanks for your co-operation.

FROM OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENCY
Mr. Maxwell King

Finally, for further discussions, you are advised to call or email the
Director, IRD, ATM,
MR.MAXWELL KING
Tel:- +234 8064-484-773.

Email: mr.maxwellking20100@hotmail.com

As soon as you receive this message for further update.

Regards,

Mr. Maxwell King
Secretary to the Presidency

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