419 scam: "Mr.Robert Mueller" <lindawilliam044@superposta.com> GOOD NEWS FOR YOU FROM THE FBI UNITED STATES.

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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:
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "consignment " (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)
- "robert mueller" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real FBI will not tell you to contact some email address. If you are in any doubt, contact an FBI field office via www.fbi.gov. )
- "dhl_serviceltd_comp@live.com" (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.
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.
- +22999650419 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Robert Mueller" <lindawilliam044@superposta.com>
Reply-To: dhl_serviceltd_comp@live.com
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 20:25:26 +0800 (CST)
Subject: GOOD NEWS FOR YOU FROM THE FBI UNITED STATES.

FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20535-0001
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ATTN: ATM CARD PAYMENT BENEFICIARY,

HOWEVER,BE ADVISED BASED ON OUR RECOMMENDATION/INSTRUCTIONS THAT YOUR COMPLETE CONTRACT/INHERITANCE OVER-DUE FUNDS IS NOW AT CUSTOM OFFICE IN USA BECAUSE OFÂ NON AVAILABLITY OF FUND RELEASE ORDER CERTIFICATE.
THIS CERTIFICATE SUPPOSED TO BE OBTAIN IN BENIN REPUBLIC AND ATTACHED IT TO THIS CONSIGNMENT BOX THAT CONTAIN YOUR $2.5 MILLION US DOLLAR.
YOU CONSIGNMENT LEFT BENIN REPUBLIC TO NIGERIA AND FROM NIGERIA TO LONDON-HEATHROW - UK AND Departed Facility in EAST MIDLANDS - UK AND Arrived at Sort Facility CINCINNATI HUB - USA AND Clearance delay OCCUR BECAUSE OF FUND RELEASE ORDER CERTIFICATE WHICH SUPPOSE TO BE OBTAINED FROM BENIN REPUBLIC.

THIS IS THE TRACKING NUMBER
TYPE WWW.DHL.COM AND PUT THIS NUMBER 4603153310.
CONTACT REV. JAMES LONG DHL MANAGER FOR AND SEND THE FEE FOR THE RELEASE ORDER CERTIFICATE $95.00
CONTACT PERSON: REV.JAMES LONG.
PRIVATE EMAIL ADDRESS: dhl_serviceltd_comp@live.com
PRIVATE DIRECT TELL +229-99650419
YOU'RE ADVISED TO CONTACT HIM IMMEDIATELY SO AS TO ENABLE HIM FACILITATE A SPEEDY PROCESSING AND RELEASE OF YOUR DELIVERY SINCE IS THE ONLY $95.00 USD THAT IS KEEPING YOUR FUND.
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USE THE NAME OF HIS SECRETARY TO SEND THE $95.00 THROUGH WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.
RECEIVER NAME...OBIORAH C. OBALIMU
COUNTRY...BENIN REPUBLIC
TEST Q.....HI
ANSWER...HI
SENDER NAME....?
MTCN NUMBER....?

CONTACT HIM WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS BELOW:
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1. YOUR FULL NAME............................
2. CONTACT ADDRESS .........................................
3. YOUR AGE............................................
4. OCCUPATION............... ...........................
5. PHONES AND FAX NUMBER..................
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NOTE: YOU'RE ADVISED TO FURNISHÂ YOUR INFORMATION TO REV JAMES LONG WITH YOUR CORRECT AND VALID DETAILS TO ENABLE HIM EXPEDITE SPEEDY ACTION ON THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PAYMENT. WE EXPECT YOUR SWIFT RESPONSE TO THIS EMAIL TO ENABLE US MONITOR THIS PAYMENT AND THE DELIVERY OF YOUR ATM FUND EFFECTIVELY THEREBY MAKING CONTACT WITHÂ REV. JAMES LONG DHL MANAGER AS DIRECTED TO AVOID FURTHER DELAY.
YOUâ€™RE ALSO EXPECTED TO FOLLOW HIS ADVICE AND DIRECTIVES TO AVOID DELAY IN RELEASING YOUR PAYMENT BECAUSE YOUR PAYMENT FILE HAS ALREADY BEEN MOVED TO IMF OFFICE FOR PROCESSING AND VERIFICATION.
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CONGRATULATIONS.
YOURS IN SERVICE,
DIRECTOR
ROBERT MUELLER,
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535
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Note: Disregard any email you get from any impostors or offices claiming to be in possession of your ATM card, you are hereby advice only to be in contact with Rev.Dr.James Long who is the rightful person to deal with in regards to your payment and forward any emails you get from impostors to this office so we could act upon it immediately. Help stop cyber crime.
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