419 scam: "REV.DONALD NICK GIN"<rev.gin0@e-mail.ua> FROM: ECOBANK BENIN REP

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- "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.
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.
- +22996025 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "REV.DONALD NICK GIN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ecobankbenin1@e-mail.ua>
Date: Mon, 6 Aug 2012 02:40:36 -0700
Subject: FROM: ECOBANK BENIN REP

From the Desk Of

Rev. Donald Gin

Managing Director Ecobank Benin Rep

T Square, Cotonou

Tell: +229- 96-025

Email: ecobankbenin1@e-mail.ua

Re:-Fund Transfer Notice.

This is to notify you that your over delayed contract/inheritance fund, part-payment of USD$10.5 Million was transferred to your nominated bank account in Canada in accordance with instruction from the Presidency FGB with agreement signed with Federal Trade Commission US/Canada.

Wire Receiving Details

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Name of Bank: Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)

Bank Address: 370 Connell St. Unit 5 Woodstock , New Brunswick , Canada E7M 5G9

Swift Code:    CIBC CATT

Account # :    9206598838

Beneficiary:   Bills Edmonton Jr.



Above is the account already transferred with the said part payment please confirm receipt of this wire transfer information for record purposes as we have today worked out the balance of USD$5Million to be released to same account.

We sincerely apologize for the delay in completing the transfer. If you find any thing confusing do not hesitate to call or email us immediately. Congratulations.

Thanks.

Rev. Donald Gin

Managing Director Ecobank Benin Rep

Tell: +229- 96-025

Email: ecobankbenin1@e-mail.ua

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