419 scam: "GRSG-lei.li.ping" <lei.li.ping@winmaster-china.com> YOUR ATM CARD IS READY

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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:
- "tonyprivateemail@skymail.mn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2347061029345 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "GRSG-lei.li.ping" <lei.li.ping@winmaster-china.com>
Reply-To: tonyprivateemail@skymail.mn
Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:34:13 +0800
Subject: YOUR ATM CARD IS READY

YOUR OVER-DUE CONTRACT PAYMENT
FROM: MR.TONY ELUMELU
DIRECTOR OF U.B.A PLC
UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC
Email : tonyprivateemail@skymail.mn
Tel: +2347061029345

ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY,

YOUR ATM CARD IS READY

This is to officially notify you that your fund has been duly approved and
gazetted for immediate payment to you via ATM Visa Card.However, it is our
pleasure to inform you that your ATM Card has been approved and upgraded in
your favor.

It was resolved & agreed upon by the Board members & Directors that your fund
will be release to you on a special method payment via U.B.A ATM CARD, you
are advised to contact this office.

The ATM Visa Card is Valued at $11.7m you are advised to respond immediately
with the under listed information's for clarity and further directions on how
to receive your ATM Visa card and for avoidance of error for UNITED BANK
FOR AFRICA will not be responsible for error in delivering your A.T.M Visa
CARD to your home due to your inability to provide your required and correct
information's.

Full name,..............

Address,.......................

Phone numbers, ..................

Cell Phone Numbers....................................

0ccupation,................

Age.....................

Sex.....................

Any Equity yes/no.................

A copy of your identification

YOURS SINCERELY,

MR. TONY ELUMELU
DIRECTOR OF U.B.A PLC%

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