419 scam: "Mr.Jim Ovia" <lewisfrancis34@gmail.com> Zenith Bank PLC NIG

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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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 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 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.
- mrjimovia201@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Jim Ovia" <lewisfrancis34@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrjimovia201@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2021 02:25:15 -0800
Subject: Zenith Bank PLC NIG

ZENITH BANK PLC NIG
HOUSE 13, Plot 991,
ZONA Maitama A5,
OPPOSITE NICON NOGA, HILTON ABUJA

Attention:

This is to congratulate extending through obstacles
detection by the board of directors of this group of paid work.
payment file was approved and the instruction that was given to us for free
payment and activate your Visa card for use.

The first batch of card containing $ 4.7 million. has been
activated and the total fund is loaded into the card. his background
which is a total of $ 4.7 million. come to you.

Your payment will be sent to you via FedEx, because we have signed a
Ontract with which they would have expired in 2021. Below
have some list Tracking numbers can track FedEx (FedEx Company)
to confirm people like you who have successfully received your payment.

Thanapha Thanaratthasart =============05462435557
Edmond Falise =============05464432767
Ismael P Bayuga =============019424912

Good news, we want to let you know that everything concerning his
VISA card payment office is ready in this office and we have a
meet the house (Federal Government of the United States ) informed us
which the fund should not cost anything because it is their
money (the card). Moreover, we have an agreement with them that
must pay only the delivery of the card is only $98 per FedEx
Delivery of the company.

However, you have only two days to send this $98 for
delivery of your Visa card, if we do not hear from you in
Payment information; the Federal Government, your payment will be canceled.

Please confirm your full information tomorrow card
ATM will
delivered to you and I need you to send me a scanned copy of your ID
expect payment information to allow delivery proceed
your VISA card. When payment information is sent also
reconfirm us your full address outside or multi FedEx Express
Card will deliver you to avoid any mistaken delivery.

1) Your full names: ..........
2) Your home address: .....
3) Phone / Fax: .......
4) Copy of identification ......
5) Your bank name and address of bank: .........
6) Your bank account number: .......
7) Account name: ..............
8) Number of route ......
9) Swift Code: .........

To make this simple and easy that it is aimed at transferring the quota
afford mentioned information and please note the fee is paid through
Western Union or Money Gram-only.

Name: ONYEDIKA OGAMBA
Address: Lagos Nigeria
Amount: 98 USD
MTCN: .....

I hope payment information to allow delivery proceed
your card. When payment information is sent also reconfirm
for us your full address were to deliver the card to
avoid misdelivery.

Thank you and have a wonderful day.

Mr.Jim Ovia
Email: mrjimovia201@gmail.com
Director ATM card Swift / business in the
Dept abroad,
Zenith Bank PLC NIG

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