419 scam: "Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz" <servicee@live.co.uk> "fyi"

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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:
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- govdr.zetiakhtaraziz2012@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz" <servicee@live.co.uk>
Reply-To: govdr.zetiakhtaraziz2012@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:39:11 -0300
Subject: "fyi"

Office of The Public information Center
World Bank Director General,
International Monetary Policy,
the World Bank. Under The Supervision of
Chairman of the International Monetary Policy Committee.
Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz,Governor Bank Negara Malaysia

Attn...

IMMEDIATE INHERITANCE PAYMENT REF: MAV/BDBR/MIN/2011 (US $10m)

We write in reference to the Notification/Instruction given to us by Barclays
Bank Plc, United Kingdom , and coupled with the funds warrant of release
documents submitted to this bank on the 04/04/2012 by Dr. John Varley The
remittance manager Barclays Bank Plc. According to the release warrant
document, we were made to understand that you were the bonafide beneficiary to
the fund deposited with this bank by the Barclays Bank Plc, United Kingdom,
and that we should process and effect the release of the fund to you in amount
of $10m .

You are advised to stop any further communications you are having now with any
other office here in London, England and follow my instructions. Because your
money will not be delayed again and it will be sent to you within 72hrs on
your response to this mail.

You are required to forward the below information for proper verification and
claim processing of your MONEY: 1) Your full name............(2) Phone, fax
and mobile#.....3) companyâ€™s name, position......... andaddress,
......profession, .....age ......andMarital status......5) Copy of int'l
passport or any scanned identity to prove yourself. .........

Remember that the United Nations and Government of the debtor country will not
be interested in any complaint of not receiving your funds if you fail to
adhere to this instruction.

As soon as he receives the information mentioned above, your payment will be
made to you in a certified bank draft or wired to your nominated bank account
directly from the Barclays Bank of England. Please email me on
govdr.zetiakhtaraziz2012@gmail.com

I await your response.
Congratulations

Regards,

Public information Center Bank Negara Malaysia
Chairman of the International Monetary Policy Committee.
Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz
Governor of the Bank Negara Malaysia .
govdr.zetiakhtaraziz2012@gmail.com

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