419 scam: "Mr.Larry Diba" <"www."@fork.ocn.ne.jp> Good Day

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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:
- "activation 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. )
- "million 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)
- "bk98098119@outlook.com" (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.
- +22998098119 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Larry Diba" <"www."@fork.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.Larry Diba" <bk98098119@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2017 22:45:24 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Good Day

Good Day

We have Deposited your ATM CARD with Your initial PIN for immediate use in-regards to your draft that was deposited with our Bank which we expected to hear from you where to send your ATM MASTER CARD. However, you are advised to forward your contact information as below is the full information concerned your ATM MASTER CARD. Moreover,

My name is Mr Larry Diba from ATM department in UBA Bank Plc Benin republic, am here to inform you that a man came to our office this morning and his name is Mr,Joe Richard he told us that he is your Relation he said that you are dead.

Mr.Joe Richard said that you die two months ago in a car accident on your way going to work and before your death you told him that you have an ATM CARD worth of $8.5 million dollars and he came here with $79 dollars the activation fee of the ATM card to activate the ATM card and collect it.

If real you are dead may your soul rest in perfect peace AMEN, but if you are alive please Contact the UBA BANK
Director Dr.Ben Uzodinma Mail: (bk98098119@outlook.com)
Telephone number ( +229 980 98119)

If I did not hear from you today Concern your AtM Master Card which means i will believe that you are died as your Relation said Mr. Joe Richard and hand the ATM card over to him okay.

(1). Your Full Name,
(2). Your Direct Telephone Numbers,
(3). Your Direct Office Phone Numbers,
(4). Your Correct Home Address,
(5). Your Office Address,
(6). Your Current Occupation,
(7). Your age
(8). Your ID
(9). Your Country

Do have a wonderful day if you are alive but if you are dead may your soul rest in peace (AMEN)

Yours Faithfully
Mr.Larry Diba
Director Swift ATM Credit Card/ Telex Dept.
UBA Bank Plc Benin Republic

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