419 scam: Mr andre williams <mgram970@gmail.com> Dear Child of God. Happy New Year 26/03/2014

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "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. )
- "time is not on our side" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "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.
- +22961392590 (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.
- westernunionoffice507@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr andre williams <mgram970@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernunionoffice507@yahoo.fr
Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2014 00:07:42 -0800
Subject: Dear Child of God. Happy New Year 26/03/2014

Dear Child of God. Happy New Year 26/03/2014

In the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit it shall be
well with you now and forever more... (Amen).

am very sure I have done a lot in regards to this transaction we both you
and I have invested time, energy and best in this I don't want to see this
transaction wash away because time is not on our side at this precious
moment.

These are the major things that kill the transaction 1- silence 2- I don't
have money and lastly: lack of trust.

1- Silence : In most cases I send you email (updates) in regards to the
transaction and you don't reply me this really makes me feel like I am not
important or a human being , I am a creation of God and so far I have
dedicated my time for your advantage because the transaction ( Parcel/your
funds) are all your's.

I believe in goods spirits and good life because you will be at peace so I
like making good impact.

2- I don't have money: I am not sure of your pocket rate and I don't know
your worth but I thank God for one thing you can only be truthful to
yourself only, I believe there is miracle in life and only your personal
faith and prayers works if God do good for you the devil might still ask
that good should test his/her so he can be sure, the devil test cannot
overcome a child of God if he / she has faith.

Trust yourself well enough is a good thing but in case that you don't give
good response the transaction seems to look rough and then you keep having
negative thought about it. This transaction is real and the fee is highly
needed this week. Remember that you total funds is $5.5Millions. You will
receive it in next 6 hours today.

Lack of trust is major and I know this as a final reason that makes
transaction not work, though bad people and evil doers still life here on
earth but I give you my words that qualifies me as a man I cannot never
take your's and add to mine for self fantasy or enjoyment, please do you
think I don't read or see enough that can happen to some that does that let
say her on earth what can still happen after death.

Please... Go and send the money ASAP. As in as soon as you can give me vital
info in regards to the fee as in it is highly and cannot take too long for
you to do this, so I am not forcing you and I am pleading with I will help
you with my last funds all you have to send now is $55.00 I will complete
the rest and make sure that you receive the transfer and use it celebrate
New Year, remember that your total funds is $5.5Millions which you must
receive today I will send your $5000.00 via western union or Money Gram,
unless you want us to transfer all the funds into your bank account and
delivery it to you via D.H.L.

"YOU". So kindly act fast and REPLY ASAP... SOON.

I await the MTCN.

Here is the information you will use to send the money below via western
union only.

Name of the receiver............ MICHAEL EZE

Country................ Benin Republic

City............... Cotonou

Test Question........... In god?

Test Answer ................... we Trust

Amount ................... $55.00 Only

MTCN--------------

SENDERS NAME-----------------

Mr. Andre William

Office phone number +229 61392590

(westernunionoffice507@yahoo.fr<https://fr-mg42.mail.yahoo.com/compose?to=westernunionoffice507@yahoo.fr>
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