419 scam: Barrister Chris Smith Esq <dr.christsmith1@gmail.com> IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA ATM CARD

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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:
- "atm payment department" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "fund beneficiary" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +22965684496 (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.
- mrsmaryjoy2000@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Barrister Chris Smith Esq <dr.christsmith1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrsmaryjoy2000@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 16 Jul 2022 10:01:09 -0700
Subject: IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA ATM CARD

UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION
ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL (ECOSOC)
PALAIS DES NATIONS, 1211 GENEVA 10, SWITZERLAND.

Dear Fund Beneficiary

IRREVOCABLE PAYMENT ORDER VIA ATM CARD

This message is directed to you based on the letter received from the
International Monetary Fund Agency (I.M.F) regarding the settlement of
all outstanding Winning/ Inheritance funds to the respective
beneficiaries. Now, we have actually been authorized by The
International Monetary Fund (IMF) secretary general to investigate the
unnecessary delay on your payment of $2.500,000 USD (Two Million Five
Hundred Thousand United State Dollars Only) which has been recommended
and approved in your favor, and to contact you for its payment.

During the course of our investigation, we discovered with dismay that
your payment has been unnecessarily Delayed by corrupt officials of
the Bank who are trying to divert your funds into their private
accounts. So, to forestall this, security for your fund was organized
in the form of personalized ATM CARD with Personal Identification
Number Code (PIN Code), and this will enable only you to have direct
Control over your fund in the ATM CARD. We will monitor this payment
ourselves to avoid the hopeless situation created by the Officials of
the bank.

An irrevocable payment guarantee has been issued by The International
Monetary Fund (IMF) on your Payment. So, we are happy to inform you
that based on our recommendation/Instructions; your
Winning/Inheritance fund has been credited in your favor through an
ATM CARD. You are therefore advice to contact:

Mrs. Mary Joy.
Director ATM Payment Department
(United Bank Of Africa. U.B.A )
Contact Email: mrsmaryjoy2000@gmail.com
Telephone line: +229-6568-4496

Contact her now for the delivery of your ATM Card. As soon as you
establish a contact with her, an ATM card will be issued to you
immediately which you can use to withdraw your funds in any Bank ATM
Machine in your Country. So if you like to receive your funds through
this means, you are advised to contact (Mrs.Mary Joy) with the
following information as stated below:

1. Your Full Name:
2. Your Receiving Address:
3. Postal Code of your Address and the country:
4. Your Age:
5. Occupation:
6. Cell/Mobile Number:
7. Alternative Email:

NOTE: You are advised to furnish Mrs.Mary Joy with your correct and
valid details. Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you now
is $2.500,000(Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars
Only). We expect your urgent response to this email to enable us
monitor this payment effectively thereby making contact with Mrs. Mary
Joy as directed to avoid further delay.

Yours in Services.
His Excellency, Barrister Chris Smith Esq
President.- Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
United Nations Organization

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