419 scam: "Gilber Opkonk"<kponku.m@gmail.com> ATM DEBIT CARD PAYMENT

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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:
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "fastline.cargoservices.limited@contractor.net" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2347055036618 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Gilber Opkonk" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <gilbert-opkonku@uymail.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:43:57 -0000
Subject: ATM DEBIT CARD PAYMENT

Attention: Our Esteemed Funds Beneficiary,

The World Bank has drawn a program to compensate all Scam Victims of Terrorist attack, refugees and internal displaced person(s)around the globe. Furthermore, all affected victims should apply for their delivery of an ATM MASTER DEBIT CARD compensation fund of US$850,000.00 through the below stated Courier Delivery Company categorically the nature of victimization he/she has suffered with , including his current address and telephone numbers.

Note: Your $850,000.00 part payment has been uploaded into an Atm Master Debit Card,and has been registered with FastLine Courier Express Services Ltd for immediate delivery to your doorstep. Please contact FastLine Courier Express Services Ltd at the receipt of this notice with your personal information below where you want them to deliver your ATM card to you.

Contact the Head of Operations FastLine Courier Express Services Ltd Mr. Joe Nwadodo with the following information stated below for the immediate delivery of your approved Atm Master Debit Card to your designated address.

FastLine Courier Express Services Ltd
1A Simbiat Abiola Way,Ikeja Lagos
Telephone: +234 7055036618
E-mail: fastline.cargoservices.limited@contractor.net
Contact Person: Mr. Joe Nwadodo

THIS IS A SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA (UBA ) MASTER CARD COMPANY DEPARTMENT AND INTER SWITCH NETWORK AROUND THE WORLD. PLEASE KINDLY RECONFIRM YOUR INFORMATION AGAIN TO FAST LINE COURIER DELIVERY SERVICES.

YOUR FULL NAME -
YOUR ADDRESS -
YOUR AGE -
YOUR CITY -
YOUR STATE -
YOUR COUNTRY -
YOUR HOME PHONE -
YOUR CELL PHONE -
YOUR OCCUPATION -
YOUR PASSPORT ID -

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Gilbert Opkonku
Financial Resolution Department
APPC FOREIGN DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE.

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