419 scam: Interpol Police Unit Benin <lindawilliam044@superposta.com> REPLY WITH THIS CODE ( BJ/XXL14160)

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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:
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "the 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)
- "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)
- "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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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.
- +22998914872 (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.
- policeunitbenininterpol@yahoo.com.cn (Yahoo, China; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Interpol Police Unit Benin <lindawilliam044@superposta.com>
Reply-To: policeunitbenininterpol@yahoo.com.cn
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2011 16:18:47 +0800 (CST)
Subject: REPLY WITH THIS CODE ( BJ/XXL14160)

Thomas David Chief
Hon,
The Inspector General
Interpol - Anti-Fraud
International
Cotonou, Benin
Republic
Website:www.interpol.int

Email:policeunitbenininterpol@yahoo.com.cn

Attn.

You are welcome to desk of Chief
Hon, Thomas David,International Interpol Police Force Investigating Unit Benin
Rep.

We are Working towards a
corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity, justice and the rule
of law¡¦ Mission statement of the International Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover
West African Countries.

This is official notice to you
that we have been mandated by His Excellency Mr. President Dr Thomas Boni Yayi
to monitor and follow up your payment of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand
United State Dollars $2.5Million with western union Benin Republic
office.

We came to understand through our
investigation team that you have been trying to claim your funds for a couple of
months now and you are not yet receive your funds due to corruptions in western
union office. It was based on this that His Excellency Mr. President mandated us
to handle your payment and make sure that you receive your funds without any
delay as he is trying to rebulid the good image of this country with our foreign
conterparts all over the world.

Our duty is to put a stop to all
corruption frequently occurs at local or national level with the help of Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) whom we work hand to hand with to get hold of all
the hidden and Idenitify thiefs local and international level.

The Interpol Police Group of
Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and implement new initiatives to
further law enforcement¡¦s efficiency in the fight against corruption.

It is a multi-disciplinary group
with members from all regions of the world, coordinating and harmonizing
different national and regional approaches. The International Anti-Corruption
Academy will be the world¡¦s first educational institute dedicated to fighting
corruption. It will allow law enforcement professionals and other to learn from
the world¡¦s foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and
investigation.

We need your absolute
co-operation right now so that you can receive your total amount of $2,5Million
which is now in custody the Interpol Police Force Unity office Benin
Republic.

In view of this development, you
are requested to confirm and furnish us with your full names, postage address
and telephone numbers to enable us proceed with process of your fund delivering
to you through our diplomatic International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity
service as consignment to your door step.

We have 186 member Countries.
Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border Police co-operation, and supports
and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to
prevent Internation Crime.

Interpol aims to facilitate
International Police Force co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not
exist between particular Countries.Action is taken within 72hours the limits of
existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. Interpol constitution prohibits any intervention or
activities of a political, military, religious or racial character. Interpol as
Leadership The President of Interpol Police Force and the Secretary General work
closely together in providing strong leadership and direction to the
Organization...

Interpol Police Force, in
partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is working towards
the recovery of funds and return of stolen assets. This project allows Interpol
to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinated efforts to
trace, seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries and
Indivduals.

Be rest assured that upon receipt
of the above information and the deliverying fee of $99.00,we will proceed in
delivering of your consignment to you immediately. For security reasons
endeavour to indicate this ( CODE NUMBER ) ( BJ/XXL14160) this code shows that
you are the rightful owner of the consignment box. And contac us through this
email policeunitbenininterpol@yahoo.com.cn Tel-+229-98 91 48 72.

Below Interpol Police accountant
officer name where you should send the money through western union or money
gram.

Receiver Name.......Joseph
Udezue
City.........Cotonou
Country.:Benin Republic

Question.:HI
Answer.:HI
Amount.............$99
MTCN..................
Sender name...........

Thomas David Chief Hon,
The Inspector General
Interpol - Anti-Fraud
International
Cotonou, Benin Republic

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