419 scam: "Dr.Tony White" <officeservice6@gmail.com> Attention 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:

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:
- "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. )
- "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.
- +22967824903 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Tony White" <officeservice6@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernuniondept12@ymail.com
Date: Tue, 11 Sep 2012 01:58:06 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: Attention Beneficiary,

Attention Beneficiary,

Honestly I am just disappointed at your behavior because you know that I am a man of God and cannot deceive you. Just pay the $55 and leave me, because God is watching me if I am telling you lies.

I know it is because of your past experience that make you not to believe me but I told you before my God who is my witness that I cannot deceive you because my bible says what shall it profit a man to gain material things and lose your soul. I told you easier just drop your old experience and follow my instruction a man of God and you will know what it means to follow somebody that fear God.

I swear to God almighty Father. If I fail to start sending your daily payment of $5000.00 within 24hours after you send the $55 as I promise let God take my life, because I cannot fail you like I promise you. donâ€™t fear as soon as you sent the $55 today please leave the rest to me and see if I am lie to you or not because I cannot use my life swear, because of $55

How can I swear against my life, because of this funds, but is to show you that I am telling you the truth. So please try to understand me this $55 is big amount, but is too small for the amount you have to receive within 24hours okay.

Here is the informationâ€™s to used for send the money, so that we will complete the matter once and for all.$55 only no more payment i swear to God and your funds and I will start sending your total funds of $1.600.000.00 at the rent of $5000.00 per day immediately I receive payment here okay. Am here by giving you 100% Assurance that you will receive your funds and you can start picking it.

Receivers Name:... MR.IFEDIORA CYRIL
Country/... Benin-Republic
City address is Cotonou
Test Question:.. WHAT CITY
Answer: COTONOU
Amount: ...$55
MTCN NUMBER....

Special Director in Charge.
Dr.Tony White
Direct line +229-67824903
ADDRESS/5JDKIUF OPPOSITE LOME ROAD
COTONOU BENIN REP COUNTRY.

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