419 scam: "MR. KEENLY NELSON" <mrkeenlynelson12@gmail.com> RE: RELEASE OF YOUR FUNDS VIA THE SPECIAL 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.
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.
- +229 (Benin, probably a 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.
- rev.innocentisaac34@superposta.com (Superposta; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "MR. KEENLY NELSON" <mrkeenlynelson12@gmail.com>
Reply-To: uba762@superposta.com
Date: Thu, 17 May 2012 06:15:14 +1200 (NZST)
Subject: RE: RELEASE OF YOUR FUNDS VIA THE SPECIAL ATM CARD

UNITED NATION ORGANIZATION BENIN
HEAD QUARTERS DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE
NO.5/8 STATE UN BUILDING POTONO-VOU BENIN.

RE: RELEASE OF YOUR FUNDS VIA THE SPECIAL ATM CARD

We write to let you know that we received instructions from the Government to load the sum of US$7.8million into an atm card and send to you, this is in order to avoid all the encumberances you have encountered in trying to receive your funds.

After due verifictaions and investigations, we are happy to let you know that your ATM MASTER CARD is ready to be shipped to you, please kindly send your full address and telephone number to Reverend Father Innocent Isaac who was appointed to send so that he can send out the card to you immediately, Here are his contact information below,

Name: Reverend Father Innocent Isaac
Email: rev.innocentisaac34@superposta.com
Phone: +229_99_273_332

Note: Once you receive the card, you will be able to withdraw US$20,000 daily but you can make unlimited purchases online and in shops with the card.

Wait for your response immediately,

My best regards,
Mr. Keenly Nelson.
United Nations Assistance Director
Potono-vou. Republic du Benin
Making the world a better place.

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