419 scam: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC. <philipsoduoza.ubaplc@ubagroup.com> YOUR TRANSACTION ALERT https://www.ubadirect.com

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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:
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
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.
- +2347046055953 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC. <philipsoduoza.ubaplc@ubagroup.com>
Reply-To: <philipsoduoza.ubaplc@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:41:37 +0100
Subject: YOUR TRANSACTION ALERT https://www.ubadirect.com

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

MR. PHILLIPS ODUOZA
THE GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR/CEO
OFFICE LINE: +2347046055953
DIRECT LINE: +2347010949993
FAX LINE: +234 12270491
WEBSITE: http://www.ubagroup.com

DATE: 18/09/2014

REF: UBA/222/XCC/MOFFICE/2014 ISIN CODE : NGUBA0000001; Legal Form: Other non-liability limited; Operational Status: Operational; OUR SWIFT CODE: UNAFNGLA

Dear Esteemed Customer,

You were informed that, the United Bank for Africa Plc upon receipt of your payment approval and draft from the Central Bank of Nigeria to settle your out standing payment considering how drafts from Nigeria and Africa in general are been handled in Europe, Asia and America inline with the International Moneytary Transactions policies of our bank decided to set up a none resident US dollars U-Direct account in your name.

This account will enable you transfer your funds gradually unconditionally by yourself through the UBA InterSwitch Transfers platform electronically at zero COT to any Bank account of your choice at any time.

The access/log in to your none resident US dollar U-Direct website: https://www.ubadirect.com, then tick the Corporate space and allow for
a few minutes to enter the information below:

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

Your prompt compliance to our Bank's stipulated policy which is inline with the International Banking transactions standard policy will enable this account be activated/validated and you will have access to carry out any transactions and transfers to your designated bank account.

If you want to be sure of whom I am or to know more about me, Phillips Oduoza, log on to our bank's website viz: http://www.ubagroup.com/mc/bios, click on Phillips Oduoza Or click directly to:
http://www.ubagroup.com/mc/bio?id=20120904032833dky9zr9pp7

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Phillips Oduoza (CEO)
Group Managing Director/Executive Director,
Member of Board Risk Committee,
Member of Finance & General Purpose Committee
United Bank for Africa Plc.

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