419 scam: "PAYMENT INFORMATION"<info@globalstepgames.net> VIA ATM MASTER CARD AND PAPERS APPROVED FOR SHIPMENT

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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 state 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)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (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.
- info.royalexpress.service@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "PAYMENT INFORMATION" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <atmcentre1001@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Tue, 20 May 2014 20:08:27 -0300
Subject: VIA ATM MASTER CARD AND PAPERS APPROVED FOR SHIPMENT

How are you today?

We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences surrounding the Remittance of your compensated funds US$2.500,000,00 (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ) in custody of our Admin director, Zenith Bank PLc. We held A meeting concerning the problem and after all deliberation, the Panel agreement was to load your funds into an Automated ATM MasterCard with easy access to your funds

Now your funds today has been Approved via Automated ATM MasterCard with PROOF OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE, clarifying you as the legitimate beneficiary of the said funds accessable in any ATM Machine location worldwide. BANK ASSURANCE LETTER , in accordance between the Bank and the courier company to have your ATM MasterCard parcel delivered immediately the terms and condition is been fulfilled. APPROVAL FROM THE MINISTER OF FINANCE, funds approved and authorized to be released with immediate effect.

The listed document are free without charges and they all in custody of our Admin director, Mr Anthony Morrison. And will be all ship together with your ATM MasterCard for usage. All you need is to beat the shipping terms for delivery to you. Beating the shipping terms is to acquire the necessary shipping paper works from the courier service, and that will cost you only US$280.00 with insurance keeping permit for safety of your ATM MasterCard to your duration address for pick up.

Also letting you know that your parcel was registered for express delivery to you with ( Royal Express Courier Service ) And the parcel registration number is (RSXX2014) You are to reconfirm the needful details below to the shipping director Mr Benson Adam, so as to appropriately reach you for pick up.

(1) Parcel Receiver's Full Name :
(2) Receiver's Full Address : (P.O.BOX NOT ALLOWED)
(3) Receiver's Phone Number :
(4) Receiver's Country :

SEND THE SHIPPING INFORMATION TO THE DIRECTORS EMAIL ADDRESS

Shipping Director : Mr. Benson Adam
Contact Email : info.royalexpress.service@gmail.com
Direct Mobile : +12026885739

Email the delivery director Mr. Benson Adam with the shipping information required. And he will instruct you further with the needful paper works in your name for clearance before shipment. The paper works will cost you $280.00 as told earlier, and once the fee is been submitted as instructed, your tracking number will be release to trace your package online for pick up in the next 48hrs.

You are 100% well assured by the courier authorities, and your safety is fully guaranteed as soon as the terms is been fulfilled.

Finally Zenith Bank PLc has come to finalize the remittance of your funds in this strategic method.

Congratulation as we await your urgent response to this issue.

Thanks for your co-operation.

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