419 scam: "EU Anti-Fraud Org." <mails17011971@gmail.com> $10.5 Million RECOVERED FUND (2)

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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:
- "account opening" (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. )
- "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.
- +2348134219321

Fraud email example:

From: "EU Anti-Fraud Org." <mails17011971@gmail.com>
Reply-To: eumail1015@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2015 12:31:18 +0100
Subject: $10.5 Million RECOVERED FUND (2)

Your Kind Attention,

Thanks for your prompt response. With reference to my my first email, Our
system of operation does not involve long protocols in avoidance of
complicated dealings with the corrupt government agencies in Africa.

This action is sequel to complaints from so many beneficiaries confirming
the ambiguity and transaction complications being experienced in the
process of discounting this Irrevocable Conditional Bank Pay Order (ICBPO)
in various countries owing to some stringent financial and monetary
policies as it differs from country to country.

In view of this, the Anti-Fraud authorities in Europe have directed that
all concerned beneficiaries be allowed to open new bank accounts in any
commercial bank in West Africa here. This simply means that you will now
open a non-resident bank account in any international bank here in West
Africa while the Anti-Fraud orders an immediate crediting of your long
withheld $10.5 Million into your new account which you can control directly
from your country via online banking access and Debit (ATM) card for both
cash download and purchases at POS.

This payment conclusion cannot be actualized without your maximum
co-operation. As far as we are are here to protect your interest and assist
you in this new account opening, you do not need to spend any money before
receiving your fund. We have to ensure that no money whatsoever is
requested from you from these corrupt African government agencies except a
new bank account opening deposit which does not exceed a $200 anywhere in
the world.

I hereby direct you to submit your full personal data as listed below PLUS
your $200 New Account Opening Deposit so that our Team will fill the forms
and open this account at Union Bank and make sure that you have received
the account details, online banking details and ATM Card before we depart
this zone finally.

ITEMS REQUIRED:

1. Your names (in full)
2. Your mailing address
3. Your direct telephone number
4. Your date of birth
5. Present occupation
6. Your Next of Kin
7. Your ID Card OR One (1) Recent Passport photographs
8. $200 (Cash Deposit) for new account opening.

On your immediate request, I will send the name and address of the receiver
of the $200 who works directly at Habib Bank Nigeria PLC.

If you comply and do the needful within the next 24 hours, your transaction
will be completed within another 72 banking hours. To expedite action, you
must hurry now and do the needful in your best favor.

Call me on my DIRECT telephone below for any required clarification.

Alex Pepel.
European Union Investigations and Anti-Fraud Task Force, (EUIATF).
2015 Funds Investigation for Africa Region.
Presently in West Africa.
ADDRESS: Anti-Fraud Barracks, KM24, Lagos - Ibadan Express Way,
Lagos - Nigeria.
Direct Telephone Number: +234 813 421 9321

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