419 scam: "Mrs. Dawson Susan" <ww.union264@gmail.com> Attn:U.S Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control

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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:
- "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)
- "cashiers check" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- headoffice333@yahoo.fr (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Dawson Susan" <ww.union264@gmail.com>
Reply-To: headoffice333@yahoo.fr
Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:44:37 -0700
Subject: Attn:U.S Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control

*Attn:U.S Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control*

*This email is to notify you about the release of your outstanding payment
which is truly $15.500.000.00 USD. The New York NY ( USA) scheduled a time
frame to settle all foreign debts which includes
Contract/Inheritance/Gambling/ Lottery(Sponsored by Microsoft and National
Lottery) and other international loans.News had it that over the
past,numerous individual (s) who happen to be impostors (claiming to be
individuals, banks and organizations) are claiming to release numerous sums
of fund via numerous ways.*

*With the help of the (OFAC)U.S Treasury Department's and with the FBI we
have noticed that people have being asked to pay outrageous amount of money
by these impostors for the transfer of their funds to them. We want you to
stop all communication that has to do with these fraudsters who have been
requesting unreasonable sums of money from you to release your funds which
they do not have access to.*

*You're choose one of the following payment options stated below depending
on your choice then after we will direct you to the best way for you to
receive your fund.*

*1. Payment via Automatic Teller Machine (ATM card): This is where you will
be sent an Automatic Teller Machine card with Pin also known as ATM card (A
Master Card would be issued). Upon receipt of your custom ATM card you will
be allowed to withdraw $10,000 per day by default and you are given the
option to transfer funds from your ATM card to your bank account.*

*2. Online Banking ( Bank To Bank Transfer) to enable you process this
operation, $285 Dollars is Required for opening for an online banking
operation, that will enable you get access to your account Online.*

*You are advised to select one out of the two options on how you wish to
receive your $15.500.000.00 USD, Your Online Banking Acess or ATM card or
Check/Bank Draft will be shipped via Courier Shipping Company and would get
to you within 2 working days at most.*

*For international shipping as stated by our company We had to sign
contract with Courier for bulk shipping which makes the fees reduce from
the actual $520 to $79.00 nothing more and no hidden fees of any sort.*

*You are advised to contact the Department's Officer responsible for the
shipping of your Check or ATM card with the following information for
shipping of your payment Check or ATM card.*

*Department's Officer: Mrs. Dawson Susan*

*And provide her with the following information:*

*Youâ€™re full Name. Your Address:.Occupation:.Home/Cell Phone Age.*

*The Department's Officer Ms. Dawson Susan will provide you with
instructions on how you are to make payment of the $79.00 only for the
shipping of your ATM card or Cashiers Check.*

*You are to adhere strictly to the instructions above for more information
contact the Department's Officer.*

*Remember that you are not paying any fees extra no matter what. Once again
note that the actual Courier Retail Price: $520 Your Price (Because of our
contract signed):is now $79 ( $79.00 Savings!).*

*Below is the information where to send the $79.00 to them.*

*Name of the receiver .........* *Linus Nweke*

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

*City ............... Cotonou*

*Test Question ........... Who is Son?*

*Test Answer ................... Jesus*

*Amount ................... $79.00 Only*

*Sender Name............*

*Mtcn.................*

*Thanks,*

*Mrs. Dawson Susan*

*E-Mail :(headoffice333@yahoo.fr <headoffice333@yahoo.fr>)*

*Pennsylvania Avenue**, Washington, DC 20220**.*

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