419 scam: "ALART FROM ZENITH BANK PLc"<bella@santral.az> YOUR PAYMENT IS VIA 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:
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "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)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "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 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.
- +2348092273438 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "ALART FROM ZENITH BANK PLc" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <zenith_atmcentre003@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2013 16:05:27 +0200
Subject: YOUR PAYMENT IS VIA ATM MASTER CARD

Dear Beneficiary,

NOTIFICATION OF PAYMENT VIA ATM MASTER CARD

This is the second time zenith Bank Plc is informing you of your long over-due fund which you have been finding it difficult to receive via a Certified Bank Draft issued by zenith bank Plc. We have arranged your payment through our International ATM CARD PAYMENT CENTRE in Europe, America, Africa and Asia Pacific, this is part of an instruction/mandate passed by the Senate in respect to overseas contract payment and debt re-scheduling.

Now your conduct code is ATM 101. We shall send you an International Swift ATM CARD ( Master Card) from zenith Bank Plc which you are to use in accessing your funds via in any ATM MACHINE location any where in the world. And your maximum withdraw dally will be Five Thousand United States Dollars ($5,000.00) valued sum at Two Million Five hundred thousand United States Dollars {$2,500,000.00} which has been programmed in your card already for withdraw.

GUIDE LINE: immediately the release of your ATM MasterCard from the bank which has been activated with your total amount ($2,500,000.00),your processing officer Mr Anthony Morrison will provide you all the document including the prove of ownnership certificate from zenith Bank.(CRESTED IN YOUR NAME)

NOTE: immediately your processing officer attache all the vital document for confirmtion to you, all you need do is get the fedex security clearance form,as it will be needed in your name and some security information to secure your shipment safely from your country security agent there in your state internation airport down to your home address for pick up.

You are advise to see the documents and your ATM MasterCard crested in your name from zenith Bank first, before you are authorize the said courier security clearance form that is needed for shipment to you. sincerely this will cost you just $250 as we concluded personally with the director in charge in your behalf.

Please Kindly accept this funds in this condition. Also re-confirm your details so as to facilitate immediate release Now.

(1) Your Full Name :
(2) Full Residential Address : (P.O.BOX NOT ALLOWED)
(3) Direct and Current Phone :
(4) Nationality :
(5) Present Country :
(6)passport identification:

Please Note : As soon as your details have been received here by the SWIFT Zenith ATM CARD CENTER, you are therefore advised to stop any further communications with all other bodies such as the Compensation and Finance House, Lottery Organization etc ....

Once again the security clearance form is the only needed requirement for your ATM Card to you.

Please be regular on your email so we can use before 1week to confirm your payment with you.

Thanks for your co-operation.
TEL-NUMBER: +234-809-227-3438

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