419 scam: OFFICE <www.westernunionmoney@rediffmail.com> MONEY GRAM MONEY TRANSFER

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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:

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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "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)
- "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.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a 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.
- +22968377915 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: OFFICE <www.westernunionmoney@rediffmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 05:21:17 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: MONEY GRAM MONEY TRANSFER

MONEY GRAM MONEY TRANSFERSEND MONEY WORLDWIDEFOREIGN CONTRACTOR PAYMENT OFFICETELEPHONE +229-68377915CONTACT EMAIL.PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS OF USD$1,8MILLION CERTIFIED FUNDS
Dear Customer,
Welcome to MONEY GRAM Money Transfer Head office Benin Republic, we are using this medium to update you of the New Development and Resolution that was passed Yesterday, with All the Country reprehension here in Benin Republic included the UN Secretary General, This is to notify you about the latest development concerning your payments total sum of $1.8Million, which left into our custody,
I want to inform you that the Federal Ministry of Finance Benin Republic has Approved your Payment fund sum of $1.8Million United State Dollars on 1st of August 2012 to be paiying to you through MONEY GRAM(MG) on daily payout of $10,000 to your name,This instruction was giving through (Federal Ministry of Finance Benin Republic) for the SIX MONTH project.I tried my possible best to make sure that your name is listed among the peoples which their fund will be transfer out of this country which i achieved.
Note that before any action to receive your payment you have to forward the request information as bellows to enable us direct your payment and to confirm with those here to know if you are the rightful person to send this payment ok.
1. Your Full Name...2. Your Address...3. Your Tel Number....4. Occupation.......5. Country/City.....6. Your Age..........
Therefore all I want you to do now is for you to go any Western Union office in your country and send the sum of ($188.00USD),they need this Money for the re-instatment of ownership file to show that your Fund belongs to you, So i want you to call me as soon as you receive this message number to call is +229-68377915,E-mail(www.moneygram01@mogambokhushhua.com).So please get back to me now with the information of the payment so that you can be able to START pick up your payment this week as you real know that is only what is holding your payment.
More notification, here is your REFERENCE Number 457-223 the last two number would be release to you once you have made the payment, you will start receiving your money every 6 hours of your choice, $10,000.00usd by MONEY GRAM.
This is the information you will use to send the fee.
Receiver Name:...ANENE OSE.Country:..Benin RepublicCity:...CotonouText Q:...WhenAnswer:...NowAmount:...$188.00usdSender Name:...Mtcn:....
Therefore, i want you to call me as soon as you received this message number to call is +229-68377915, Finally urgent send us the money to enable us proceed on your payment immediately. above listed information is our account's information for you to send the money through Money Gram transfer been your re-instatement transfering charge for your already mandated $10,000.00usd.
Your urgent respond is highly needed.
Best RegardsMR.James Egooma.Tell:+229-68377915.DIRECTOR GENERALMONEY GRAM OFFICEDEPARTMENT REPUBLIC OF BENIN.FOREIGN CONTRACTOR PAYMENT.Email: (www.moneygram01@mogambokhushhua.com).

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