419 scam: " Mr.GODWIN EDWARD" <info@usa.org> ATM MasterCard Valued US $500,000.00

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "demurrages " (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. )
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: " Mr.GODWIN EDWARD" <info@usa.org>
Reply-To: <dhlexdhlexpresss@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2021 11:58:50 +0100
Subject: ATM MasterCard Valued US $500,000.00

From The Desk Of Mr. GODWIN EDWARD. DHL Dispatch Officer, Debt Settlement C=
enter, KAMPALA UGANDA. Attn Dear ATM MasterCard Valued US $500,000.00 We re=
fer to our earlier mail on the above subject matter and apologize for the d=
elay in transferring your overdue contract inheritance fund due to the fact=
that our database was attacked which resulted in shutting down of our enti=
re system. Our professional team has worked endlessly & tirelessly to resto=
re our system but still some data is amiss. It is my pleasure to inform you=
that Your cash was uploaded to ATM Card Number; 5982 6210 4891 3790 have b=
een approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number Code (ATM P=
in Code) is 3401 and you can as well change it immediately as soon as you g=
et the ATM Master Card. The ATM Master Card Value is US$5, 000,000.00. You =
are advised that a maximum daily withdrawal value of US$10,000.00 is permit=
ted per day. Your ATM Master Card is an "Inter Switch ATM Master Card", and=
this means that you can make withdrawal in any ATM location and ATM Center=
of your choice anywhere in the world. But your withdrawal limit still rema=
ins US$10,000.00, or the equivalent in your local currency. Your ATM Master=
Card has finally been registered with the secret PIN CODE with DHL to be de=
livered to your point of contact being part payment of $ 500,000.00t USD. W=
e have also paid the delivery charges of your parcel except the Security Fe=
e which DHL insisted that it will be paid only upon receipt of the claimant=
due to demurrages as they don=92t know when you will be contacting them fo=
r the claim. Kindly reconfirm your current mailing addresses to avoid wrong=
delivery: Full Name: Home Address: Occupation: Cell Phone: Country of Orig=
in: Age: Id Proof Scan Copy. Sincerely yours. DHL Dispatch Officer Mr.GODWI=
N EDWARD. Email: dhlexdhlexpresss@barid.com

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