419 scam: United Bank for Africa Plc <customerservicesoffice@ubagroup.com> DID YOU AUTHORIZE MARTINS UG TO CLAIM YOUR PARCEL WITH ATM ETC?

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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:
- "power of attorney" (with your bank details and a power of attorney form criminals sometimes empty bank accounts)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "cheque " (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.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +2347046055953 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: United Bank for Africa Plc <customerservicesoffice@ubagroup.com>
Reply-To: <mrsgraceobi@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:52:09 +0100
Subject: DID YOU AUTHORIZE MARTINS UG TO CLAIM YOUR PARCEL WITH ATM ETC?

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC.
HEAD OFFICE: U. B. A. HOUSE,
57, MARINA STREET, VICTORIA ISLAND
P. O. BOX 2406, LAGOS- NIGERIA.

FROM: CUSTOMER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
UBA HEAD OFFICE, UBA HOUSE LAGOS - NIGERIA.
OFFICE LINE: +234 1 7761197
OFFICE LINE: +2347046055953
Fax: +234 1 2270491
BANK'S WEBSITE: www.ubagroup.com

REF.: UBA/222/XCC/CSOFFICE/2014 DATE: 26/08/2014

Dear Esteemed Customer,

On the 12/08/2014 I wrote from this Department and informed you that, at the customer services department of the United Bank for Africa Plc, keeping our customers Personal Identification/documents secrete and confidential is our watch word and concern.

Did you authorize any Lawyer or sign any Power of Attorney/Agreement with any Lawyer by name: UGO MARTINS to claim your ATM MasterCard, E-Payment documents etc on your behalf? The E-Payment document enables you activate your Online U-Direct account by yourself as it contains your Personal Identification Number (PIN) which will also enable you utilize your ATM MasterCard which has already been uploaded for any transactions.

I also informed you that, from the none resident US dollar U-Direct the Lion Prime account our bank set up in your name on receipt of your out standing payment approval and the issued draft considering how drafts are been regarded in Europe, Asia and america viz:

Account Number/Corp. ID: 2012301293
User ID: UBA234766876
Password: UBAYYMMPRSAV17

The following are been issued and are contained in the parcel along with your ATM MasterCard which you are invited to our bank's Head office for claim or dispatch/delivery through the UPS Inc. special delivery service or claim by your Lawyer:

* ATM MasterCard
* E-Payment documents
* An access to U-Direct to view credit balance, to make transfers
* Interest can be paid on account credit balance
* Monthly statements of account
* Standing order instructions
* Access to internet and mobile banking
* Access to retail credit product.
* Convenience to the customer.
* Check book issued for the account U-Direct current account. The Cheque and cash withdrawal is subject to 0.5% charge.
* Interest payable on FCDA account credit balance subject account balance of US$1,000 or its equivalent.
* Security of the customer's funds and account.
* Online real-time transfer of funds to a beneficiary.
* Zero Risk to the customer in comparison to other traditional banking channels.

You were informed that, the UPS Inc. delivery agent to our Bank came to pick up your parcel containing your ATM MasterCard, E-Payment document which contains your account password/PIN code that would eneble you activate and have access to our U-Direct Online banking system with all your relevant documents for shipment pending payment of their US$165 shipment fee only which our Bank's Management decline to pay instead, you were invited for Identification and claim.

The shipment was scheduled for 48 hours only if you had complied. To avoid wrong claim, confirm if you authorized your Lawyer to claim the parcel as this office will not be held responsible if your parcel (ATM card, E-payment document etc) are released wrongly.

For the Management, United Bank for Africa Plc, the Africa's Global bank, congratulation.

Mrs. Grace N. Obi
General Manager, Customer Services Dept.
United Bank for Africa Plc. (UBA)
www.ubagroup.com

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