419 scam: WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER <info.westernunionmtransferbj@yahoo.fr> I know that this message will come to you as surprise, I am Dr. George Samuel

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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. )
- "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. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "federal republic of benin" (Benin, Cameroon, etc. are no Federal Republics, unlike Nigeria where this type of scam was invented)
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.

Fraud email example:

From: WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER <info.westernunionmtransferbj@yahoo.fr>
Date: Fri, 7 Dec 2012 12:11:08 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: I know that this message will come to you as surprise, I am Dr. George Samuel

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Attention Dear Client,
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I know that this message will come to you as surprise, I amÂ Dr. George SamuelÂ The
President ofÂ Western union office, Today when the Board of Federal
Ministry Finance are give our annual/Yearly accountÂ they discovered a
file which stated that you had a fund with Dr. Williams Egobiah Â ofÂ
western union Office here in Benin who recently died on an accident
where he was chasing by some arm robbers who kill him complet,PleaseÂ
Click the link and see how he died miserible on the accident.Â http://www.lankalibrary.com/images/neelan4.jpg
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According
the meeting held today we concluded that your fund of US$30,000 Â shall
be Delivered to you th roughÂ delivery officer as soon as I hear from
you.So send all yourÂ delivery address so that the Vice President Mr.
Pascal Irenee Koupaki, will deliver your funds to you .notice that you
will pay delivery charge before he will take on for delivery of your
package funds the fees is the amount of $55.00 with this info bellow by
western union or money gram.
Receivers name::::::::::::::Emmanuel Uba
country:::::::::::::::::::Benin Republic
city::::::::::::::::cotonou.
text:::::::::::::::When?
answer:::::::::::Now
amount:::::::::::$55.00

I wait to hear from you immediately because it is very urgent.
Best Regardâ€™s,
His Excellency Dr. George SamuelEmail: info.westernunionmtransferbj@yahoo.frPresident Of Federal Republic Of Benin .Â

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