419 scam: "ZENITH BANK PLc"<guest@online.sh.cn> PAYMENT VIA ATM MASTER CARD'' Contact Mr Benson Adam now

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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:
- "security keeping fee" (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. )
- "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)
- "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 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)
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.royalexpresscourier01@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ZENITH BANK PLc" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <zenith_bankcard@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:16:05 -0600
Subject: PAYMENT VIA ATM MASTER CARD'' Contact Mr Benson Adam now

How are you today?

We apologize for the inconveniences surrounding your compensated funds Remittance of US$2.500, 000,00 (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ) in custody of our Admin director, ZENITH BANK PLC. We held meeting yesterday concerning the problem effecting your Remittance, and after all deliberation, the Panel came together in agreement to settle with your funds via automated ATM MasterCard for easy withdraw access of $5.500.00 daily.

The meeting was sealed yesterday and your funds was Approved via ATM MasterCard, attached with PROOF FOR OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE, clarifying you are the legitimate beneficiary of $2.500.000.00 accessable via ATM MasterCard from any of the Machine location worldwide. BANK GUARANTEE LETTER, in accordiance with the courier company to have your ATM MasterCard parcel delivered immediately the terms for shipment are been fulfilled. This was Approved by the Federal Ministry of Finance with authority to released your funds ATM MasterCard with immediate effect.

Now Mr. Anthony Morrison our admin director, has sealed a concrete shipping agreement with the courier service to have your card delivered directly to your home address without stress for pickup. Your only requirement, is to pay for the shipping paperwork's from the courier authorities. The Paperwork's as agreed for your service will cost you US$250.00 only, which include INSURANCE and the SECURITY KEEPING FEE to complete the shipping process to your door step for pickup.

The registration was done on your behalf with ( Royal Express Courier Service ) And your parcel registration number with them is (RX1X2014) which is for Express Service to you.

SHIPPING INFORMATION REQUIRED BELOW

(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 :
(5) Passport identification :

PLEASE MAIL THE SHIPPING INFORMATION TO THE COURIER DIRECTOR NOW.

Courier Director: Mr. Benson Adams
Contact Email: info.royalexpresscourier01@gmail.com
Direct Mobile: +234 809-227-3438
Fax: +234-1-2207784

Email the delivery director Mr. Benson Adams with the shipping information required for clearance, and he will instruct you further with the needful Paperwork's to further your parcel with there service to your residence for pickup. The Paperwork's is just $250.00 and above all, there is a Assurance/Guarantee Letter that is been issued to backup your safety.

You are completely well assured by the courier authorities, and they have just 48hrs to deliver your ATM MasterCard for usage.

They will send your shipping tracking number immediately your payment with them.

Thanks for your co-operation.

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