419 scam: "Mr. Robert Scott Dewar" <officefile404@verizon.net> PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION FOR YOUR OWN RECOMPENSATION .TELL:+229 9

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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:
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "b_highcom2010@w.cn" (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.
- +22999143799 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Robert Scott Dewar" <officefile404@verizon.net>
Reply-To: b_highcom2010@w.cn
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:30:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: PLEASE CONTACT BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION FOR YOUR OWN RECOMPENSATION .TELL:+229 991 437 99

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BRITISH
HIGH COMMISSION

Metro
Plaza, Plot
991/992
Zakari
Maimalari Street
Cadastral
Zone AO,
Central
Business District, Benin.
TEL:+229
991 437 99


Attention my dear,


;

The BRITISH High
Commission in Nigeria , Benin Republic , Ghana and Bokinafaso
received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and Malaysia
, Etc. The countries of Nigeria , Benin Republic , Bokinafaso and
Ghana
have recompensed you following the meeting held with the four countries'
Government and various countries' high commission for the fraudulent activities
carried out by the four countries' Citizens.

Your name was among those
scammed as listed by the Benin Republic Financial Intelligent Unit (BFIU).
Compensation has been issued out in ATM
CARDS to all the affected victims and has been already been in
distribution to all the bearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that was
reported undelivered as at on Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the
instructions of the Committee to make sure you receive your draft
immediately.

BFIU further told us that the use of Nigeria and Benin
Couriers was abolished due to interception activities noticed in the above
mentioned courier services in Benin, Nigeria and Ghana and thereby have made a
concrete arrangement with the DHL Courier Company for a safe delivery
to your door-step once the beneficiary meets up the demand of the
conveyance.

We advise that you do the needful to make sure the BFIU
endorse your payment on Monday. Contact the office of the consular for an advise
on how your recompense will be effected to you b_highcom2010@w.cn .Be
advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and
security companies who in collaboration scammed you. Furnish us with the
following details to satisfy you for the recompensation.

Full Name:

Home address:
Country:
Marital
status:
Sex:
Occupation/profession:
Mobile
number:
Age:
Your ID
card or Driving license is also needed.
Contact immediately to
check if the endorsement date suits you.

Yours
in Service,
Mr. Robert
Scott Dewar

BRITISH
HIGH COMMISSION
BENIN
REPUBLIC.

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