419 scam: "Mr.Yorpepe Dakoru"<yupele@dakoru.com> I have a certified bank MASTER CARD For You

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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:
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- +2348026761491 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Yorpepe Dakoru" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <yorpeledakoru@e-mail.ua>
Date: Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:37:05 -0700
Subject: I have a certified bank MASTER CARD For You

From:Mr.Yorpele Dakoru.

Good-Day to you,

I have a certified bank MASTER CARD given to me by my boss Dr.William Douglas for safe keeping pending when you contact me for it based on your past assistance to him during the time he was seeking the release of his funds.

You will have to give me your complete contact informations to make sure the MASTER CARD will be delivered to you directly at your door step and i can be able to speak with you on phone before sending the card to your address.

Kindly fill and return this form for the delivery of the MASTER CARD directly to you

Full Name:............................

Address:..............................

Mobile Number:........................

Occupation:...........................

Age: .................................

I will have to use the service of a reputable courier company for safe and fast delivery of this card to you as soon as i received the complete mailling address then i will talk to any of the courier company around regarding sending of the card to you safely and fast.

Notewell: We have two courier company here that is Federal Express Courier Service company (fedex) and Metro Express , Kindly choose one out of the above listed company to deliver the draft to your mailing address.

Kindly free feel to call my direct number upon the receipt of this message on +234-80-2676-1491 for more updates.

Attached below is my international passport for more indentifications as i await your prompt response.

Have a nice and happy day,

Mr.Yorpepe Dakoru

Email:yorpeledakoru@e-mail.ua

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