419 scam: INTERNPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT <davidjohnn02@yahoo.com> Attention Dear Beneficiary

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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. )
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "cotonou" (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 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.
- +22999182287 (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.
- benninterpolice@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: INTERNPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT <davidjohnn02@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: benninterpolice@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2010 15:18:20 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Attention Dear Beneficiary

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FROM INTERNPOLÂ POLICE FORCE UNIT.

(benninterpolice@gmail.com )

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Attention Dear Beneficiary

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You are welcome to desk of Chief Hon,Rodric Mboma ,International Interpol PoliceÂ Force Investigating Unit Benin Rep.

We areÂ WorkingÂ towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity, justice and the rule of lawâ€™ Mission statement of the International Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover West African Countries.Â Â Â

This
department found your name in our central computer among the list of
unpaid individuals who have not received their inheritance funds due to
the past corrupt Government who almost help your inheritance funds for
their selfish reasons. Now, federal government of Benin Republic is
releasing your funds after some investigations through 1Inspector
General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unity.

We discovered that you have not paid your Certificate Clearance
endorsement and the firstÂ have your deliver for the release of your
inheritance funds . If there is nothing you should respect, you ought to
respect the fact that you're directly communicating with Interpol
Police Force Unity and you're expected to observe the primary fact that
all Federal Security Agencies around the States are in receipt of any
letter you receive from this department (office) and any purported
individual, office or institution be it Interpol Police Force Unity,
lady at customer or whomever that failed to understand authenticity of
endorsement Certificate Clearance and approval should not wrongly advice
you, because such advice is nothing but to frustrate, jeopardize and
confiscate your endorsed & approved deliver.

You've
been told before now that this office has nothing to do with scam or
fraud considering its authenticity to defend and protect good interest
of USA Citizen like you. As of early today, this department has
confirmed over 24 deliver in a day and all are from USA clients and whom
fund has been released respectively.

This
department truly understood your knowledge about scammed &
fraudsters, which has compelled you to disbelief. We also understood the
fact that due to your age, Interpol Police Force Unity could stand to
advice you, but you as a person MUST know vividly that US Interpol
Police Force Unity will never involve in scam or fraud against US
Citizen rather stand here to defend and protect US Citizens interest to
facilitate their deliver respectively.

The
irrevocable truth here is that, your beneficiary's fundÂ has been
approved since APRIL 2010 by the SUPREME COURT, FRN, PRESIDENCY, FRN,
SENATE HOUSE, HOUSE OF REP, UBA & FEDERAL APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES
and copies of these approval was sent to USA FBI, CIA & Federal
Security Agencies.Interpol Police Force Unity INDIVIDUAL, OFFICE OR
INSTITUTION wrong and strongly confirm to them that your fund was
officially, legally and truly endorsed & approved ready for final
onward release to the name you gave us as receivers name. You might have
gone through scam /fraud experiences, but this is NOT A SCAM. This is
real.

But,
however, I would rather advice you on a final note to send the fee for
your Certificate Clearance the cost is ($150) send it WESTERN UNION
unfailingly TODAY with re-stipulated below;

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Receiver Name: Peter Onyibor

Amount: $150

Country: Benin Republic

City: Cotonou

Test: Color

Answer: Blue

The deliver will be closed on the 15/12/2010 and i will no option
than to move all unclaimed funds to FEDERAL RESERVE ACCOUNT so try as
much as you to see that you send it before the day and be rest assured
of your fund release.Kindly send the money as soon as to enable Mrs Jean
Wood Sign the Certificate Clearance immediately.

Yours Faithfully

ChiefÂ Hon,Rodric Mboma

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Â E- mail (benninterpolice@gmail.com )

Tel. +229 99182287

Inspector General of fraudÂ International Interpol Police Force Unity.

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