419 scam: "PROF.DR PHILIP EMMANUEL"<info@mastec.com> ATTENTION: SIR/MA. PROCESSING YOUR FUND THROUGH ATM MASTER 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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "stamp duty" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "skycourier@yahoo.cn" (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.
- +447012952437 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "PROF.DR PHILIP EMMANUEL" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <skycourier@yahoo.cn>
Date: Fri, 7 Sep 2012 06:37:20 -0400
Subject: ATTENTION: SIR/MA. PROCESSING YOUR FUND THROUGH ATM MASTER CARD

PROF.DR PHILIP EMMANUEL
FOREIGN REMITTANCE DIRECTOR UNITED TRUST BANK PLC

(SWIFT DEBIT CARD CONSULTANT CE.)
Our Ref: T/U/T/BANK/IRD/CBX/011/011
IMMEDIATE ATM DEBIT CARD PAYMENT
FROM THE DESK OF PIUS MIKE

Attn:Sir

This is to bring to your notice that your inheritance payment funds which was originated from London which is on hold and not yet release to you up till this moment is now approved to your favor a payment through ATM CARD. After the meeting held on 30 January 2012, We the ( UNITED TRUST BANK LIMITED LONDON) UK Region and the Board of Directors United kingdom award annual Gift United Kingdom UK, has agreed that all contract/Funds inheritance , lotto winners beneficiaries payments pending,which you are supposed to receive from London, We are happy to inform you that your name was short listed among the Beneficiaries that will receive your prize as been approved to be paid to you through an ATM card.
We did not forget your past efforts and attempts to receive your payment despite that it failed some how. Kindly bear with us and accept the part payment compensation of £950,000.00 which has been approved to your name until we finalize the modalities and conclusion on when your full inheritance funds will be paid to you in full which shall also made known to you shortly.
Meanwhile do accept the compensation part payment of ATM card which was approved to you as compensation for all the past efforts and attempts in getting your funds in this matter.

Meanwhile, I have register your ATM card part payment of ( £950,000.00 ) with Sky Courier Uk Express delivery Services for immediate delivery to your doorstep. Please contact Sky courier Uk delivery today with your information where you want them to deliver your ATM card.
I have already paid for the cost of the delivery of your ATM CARD to your address, but did not pay for the Stamp Duty Fee which you are requested to pay for the fee to Sky Courier Uk Express Delivery, The Stamp Duty Fee is the only fee you are to pay to Only 7,500 INR Sky Courier Uk Express Delivery to enable them have a hitch free delivery of your ATM CARD to your address. This card is to be use to withdraw your money in any ATM machine in any part of the world, but the maximum is five thousand United States dollars per day.
Contact them with the following information as stated below: Ask Mr.Nelson both to direct you on how you will send the Stamp Duty Fee to them. Below the contact info for the courier delivery services.

Sky Courier Express Services Ltd
57 Easton Grove,Ring wood
Hampshire BH24Ifb
London,United Kingdom.
Telephone: +44 70129 52437
E-mail :skycourier@yahoo.cn
Contact Person: Mr.Nelson both

Please do let me know immediately you receive it so that we can share the joy after all the sufferings at that time In the moment. Finally, remember that an instructions has been passed to Mr.Nelson both on your behalf to deliver the approved ATM Card to your noble address as soon as you get insomuch with Sky Courier Uk Express Delivery Company, so feel free to get in touch with Mr.Nelson both HEAD OF OPERATIONS, through their contact as stated above for immediate delivery of your ATM card to you. Find below the attached the scanned copy of your approved ATM card.

The secret 4 digit PIN numbers shall be forward to you immediately you received the ATM CARD from the delivery company because it has to be through email since you are the only person required to know about the PIN CODE numbers.
DO PROVIDE THEM WITH YOUR BELOW INFORMATION:
=========================================
FULL NAMES:--------------------
OCCUPATION:--------------------
TELEPHONE:---------------------
POSTAL ADDRESS:----------------
COUNTRY:-----------------------
SEX (M/F):---------------------
Do let me know immediately you receive your ATM CARD from Sky Courier Uk Express Delivery for my record.
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