419 scam: Paul Edward <customer951@tim.it> ATM VISA CARD PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- ",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)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "atm.card.nig2007@gmail.com" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
- "atm.card.nig2007@gmail.com" (this email address looks like addresses used in "ATM SWIFT card" scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +22998206775 (Benin, probably a 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.
- atm.card.nig2007@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Paul Edward <customer951@tim.it>
Reply-To: atm.card.nig2007@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2017 15:11:44 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: ATM VISA CARD PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

ATM CARD PAYMENT CENTER WORLD WIDE REPUBLIC OF BENIN
CONTACT:PERSON DR. NICK WENDY. ADDRESS:AVENUE STEINMETZ RUE 1255
EMAIL [atm.card.nig2007@gmail.com]

RE:IMMEDIATE ATM VISA CARD PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

Attention:Beneficiary,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of the order from the Federal Ministry Of
Finance, in respect with the provision act of decree 142 of the 1888
constitution; I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and
confirmations is correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that
arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and
in our bid to transparency.

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 4848.4218.5901.8778 have
been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is 4848. The
ATM Card Value is US$2,500,000.00. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal
value of $20,000.00 is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are doing Inter
Switch and you can make withdrawal in any Inter Switch location and ATM Center
of your choice.

As stated in Mr.Mueller's Email to you the delivery charges is only $98.00. As
soon as payment is confirmed we shall immediately dispatch your ATM Card
Package and email you with the DHL tracking numbers so you can be able to track
your package online and know when to be at your home address to receive it.
Please be informed that the ATM Card and the Pin-Code would be enclosed in the
envelope and you can make withdrawals from the moment you receive the package.

I hope you make the payment of $98.00 available to this office using western
union money transfer with my secretary's information as stated below:

1. Receiver Name========KING OZID
2. City/Country==========Cotonou - Benin Republic.
3. Question=============Honest?
4. Answer:=============Trust
5. Amount:=============$98.00.

As soon as you make the payment send an email with the Western Union Payment
information to me so that we can proceed to dispatching your package without
wasting time. Be rest assured that your $98.00. is the only payment you will
have to make for the delivery of the ATM Card and nothing more.

I promise and assuring you that. Now you can go ahead and send the money so
that we will register your package once we receive the fee,you can contact us
immediately this information (atm.card.nig2007@gmail.com) but make sure that
you send the $98.00. immediately to avoid any delay okay,

I wish you good luck.
Yours in service

Director Mr Paul Edward
Call us immediately you send the money Tel:+229-98206775

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