419 scam: Jerry Benoun <maimunasawadogo@yahoo.co.uk> Attention

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "million 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)
- "contact me immediately" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "there are practically no risks involved" (almost true for the criminal trying to scam you - arrests of online criminals are rare)
- "abidjan" (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.
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.
- +22566920729 (Cote d'Ivoire, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Jerry Benoun <maimunasawadogo@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: jerrybenoun@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Sat, 9 Oct 2010 00:05:16 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Attention

Mr.Jerry Benoun.

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Mr.Jerry Benoun ,I am the SENIOR MGR, SPECIAL ASSETS, of one of the leading Bank here in Cote d'Ivoire.

I got your information when I was searching for an oversea partner among other names.

I write you this proposal in good faith.

I have packaged a financial transaction that will benefit you and I,as the SENIOR MGR,SPECIAL ASSETS,of a Bank,it is my duty to send in a financial report to my head office in the capital city Abidjan at the end of each business year.

On the course of last year 2009 business report,I discovered that my branch in which I supercede made Twenty Million United State Dollars Only(US$20,000.000.00)which my head office are not aware of and will never be aware of.

I have placed this funds on Escrow Call Account with no beneficiary.

As an officer of this Bank I cannot be directly connected to this money,so my aim of contacting you is to assist me receive this money in your bank account You stand to gain a negotiable percentage of the fund if you agree to help me actualise this opportunity;I will not contact any other company or person until I am convinced that you are not interested in this proposal.

There are practically no risks involved,it will be a Bank-to-Bank transfer,and all I need from you is to stand claim as the original depositor of these fund who made the deposit with my branch so that my head office can order the transfer to your designated bank account.

I will also require your advice on the areas of investment as I plan to establish a business venture in your country with my share.

Contact me immediately indicating your willingness and also give me your direct and confidential phone numbers for the effective communication that this transaction requires.

I will furnish you with the procedure.

I may also be reached on my cell phone +225 66920729.

Remember that a business of this nature needs to be kept confidential.

Yours Sincerely,

Mr.Jerry Benoun.

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