419 scam: "Dr. Frank Solomon" <arifin@brisyariah.co.id> (ATM Card Benefactor), Attention please

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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:
- "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)
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.
- agent.peterjim@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Frank Solomon" <arifin@brisyariah.co.id>
Reply-To: "Dr. Frank Solomon" <agent.peterjim@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2018 02:58:58 +0700 (WIB)
Subject: (ATM Card Benefactor), Attention please

(ATM Card Benefactor), Attention please

This letter is coming to you sequel to your unclaimed delivery ATM Card package ,Our diplomats is successful arrive at (Dallas International Airport Texas), With Your ATM master card parcel Worth $4.8 Million Dollars seal package, But Unfortunately he Lost Your Current Address, .

CONTACT;(Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport,TX) TNT Courier Agent

Agent name;(Agent Jim Peter]
Send Email:( agent.peterjim@gmail.com )

1. Full Name: ____________________________
2. Address: ______________________________
3. Nationality: ____________Sex___________
4. Age: ____________Date of Birth: ________
5. Occupation: ___________________________
6. Phone:_____________________
7. A Copy of Your Identification: ________________
8. Private Email Address:________________

Important Notice: Your ATM CARD package is rapped with pin code paper together with the instructions from the issuing bank on how you will be using the card to withdraw your fund daily.You should finalize the procedure for the pick up of your master card with him and do remember to reconfirm your Current Contact Address \phone in case if there is any change to avoid wrong delivery, endeavor to let us know immediately you received your Package, thank you for your patience and patronage.

Best Regards,
Dr. Frank Solomon

Anti-fraud resources:

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