419 scam: "Mr. Honorable Aminu Bashir Wali" <honaminu78@sau3.jp.tn> ATM CARD PACKAGE

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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:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
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.
- rwali100@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Honorable Aminu Bashir Wali" <honaminu78@sau3.jp.tn>
Reply-To: <honorableaminubashirwali100@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2016 02:25:48 -0800
Subject: ATM CARD PACKAGE

I am Honorable Aminu Bashir Wali, Minister Of Foreign Affairs. During the a=
uditing of all financial records in my office, i was very annoyed when i fo=
und out that your payment has been approved already for months and you have=
not received your fund yet. I have been informed that you are still dealin=
g with none officials in the bank all your attempt to secure the release of=
the fund to you. We advised that such an illegal act have to stop if you r=
eally wish to receive your payment.
We have decided to bring a solution to your problem, Right now, we have ar=
ranged your payment through ATM Card which is the latest instruction from M=
r. President, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) President Federal Republic of Nigeria=
and Federal Ministry of Finance. It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM =
Card Number; 7946 8678 0123 2210 has been approved and upgraded in your fav=
or.
The ATM Card Value is $5,500,000.00 (Five Million Five Hundred Thousand US=
Dollars Only). You are advised that a maximum withdrawal limit of USD$15,0=
00.00 only is permitted daily. And you can make withdrawal in any location =
of the ATM Center of your choice/nearest to you any where in your state/cou=
ntry.
You are advised to re-confirm your information to enable us process the ne=
cessary papers for immediate delivery of your ATM Card to your residential =
home address. (1) Full Name, (2) Home address where you want your ATM Card =
to be delivered, (3) Phone Number, (4) Occupation. You are advise to stop a=
ny further communication with any other person(s) or office(s) to avoid any=
hitch in receiving your payment. Reply to this email: (honorableaminubashi=
rwali100@gmail.com)
Best regards,
Honorable Aminu Bashir Wali, CFR
Minister Of Foreign Affairs Nigeria.

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