419 scam: ZENITH BANK COMPENSATION UNIT <duke.aleatm1960@gmail.com> urgent please...

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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:
- "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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- frankrichardtranferbak@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: ZENITH BANK COMPENSATION UNIT <duke.aleatm1960@gmail.com>
Reply-To: dukealexx20@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 23 May 2012 04:58:42 -0700
Subject: urgent please...

ZENITH BANK COMPENSATION UNIT,
IN AFFILIATION WITH THE UNITED NATION

ATTN:Sir/Madam,

How are you today?Hope all is well with you and family?,You may not
understand why this mail came to you.

We have been having a meeting for the passed 7 months which ended 2
days ago with the secretary to the UNITED NATIONS. This email is to
all the people that have been scammed in any part of the world.

The UNITED NATIONS have agreed to compensate them with the sum of US$500,000.00

.
This includes every foreign contractors that may have not received
their contract sum,and people that have had an unfinished transaction
or international businesses that failed due to Government problems
etc.

We found your name in our list and that is why we are contacting
you,This have been agreed upon and have been signed Therefore,we are
happy to inform you that an arrangement has perfectly been concluded
to effect your payment as soon as possible in our bid to be
transparent.

However,it is our pleasure to inform you that your ATM Card Number;
5490 9957 6302 4525 has been approved and upgraded in your favor.
Meanwhile,your Secret Pin Number will be available as soon as you
confirm to us the receipt of your ATM CARD.

The ATM Card Value is $500,000.00 USD Only. You are advised that a
maximum withdrawal value of US$10,000.00 is permitted daily.

And we are duly inter-switched and you can make withdrawal in any
location of the ATM Center of your choice/nearest to you any where in
the world.

We have also concluded delivery arrangement with our accredited
courier service Company to oversee the delivery of the ATM Card to you
without any further delay.

So you are hereby advice to forward to this office Director ATM SWIFT
CARD Department Therefore.You should send him your full Name and
Telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to
send the ATM to you.

Contact Dr.F.K. RICHARD immediately for your ATM SWIFT CARD:

Email: frankrichardtranferbak@hotmail.com

PLEASE,DO RECONFIRM TO THIS OFFICE ,AS A MATTER OF URGENCY ALL THIS
INFORMATIOM IMMEDIATELY 1. YOUR NAME:
2. YOUR ADDRESS:
3. YOUR TELEPHONE:
5. AGE:
6. SEX:
7. YOUR OCCUPATION:
8. YOUR BANK DETAILS:
Bank Name:
Bank Address:
Bank Phone:
Account Number:
Routing No:.
SO THAT THE ZENITH BANK WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING INTO
THE WRONG ACCOUNT NAME.

Thanks and God bless you and your family.

Hoping to hear from you as soon as you receive your ATM.

Making the world a better place

Regards,

Mr. Duke Ale

Former Secretary (UNITED NATIONS)

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