419 scam: Dele Johnson <mtskawaguchi2004@yahoo.co.jp> Treat As Urgent

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "you are required to pay " (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. )
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "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.
- +22998280587 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Dele Johnson <mtskawaguchi2004@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: Dele Johnson <delejohnsonuba@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 21:20:55 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Treat As Urgent

UBA BANK PLC
International Remittance Department
No: 50 Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island,Cotonou-Benin.
PHONE: (+229-98-280-587)

Swift Credit Card (ATM) $3.5million usd

You Might Be Very Verse With The Swift Credit Card System Through The (A.T.M) Automated Teller Machine System That Allows Beneficiaries Direct Access To Make Withdrawal Of Fund From Any International Banks In The World.

The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance With The World Bank And IMF (International Monitory Fund) Has Adopted This Administrative Measure Owing To Various Complains/Petitions Received From Beneficiaries Owning To The Delays In Receiving Their Contract/Inheritance Fund As Expected.

Please be informed that this is a real and not a bogus card so be rest assured that the money will be cleared immediately a withdrawal is affected. we have made all the necessary arrangements to have card delivered to you at your nominated mailing address. All other documents such as your recommendation letter and certificate from the Economic Finance Unit confirming that these funds are fully free from any liens or encumbrances and are clean, clear and of non-criminal origin shall also be sent to you.

This Atm Card Contains Maximum Of 3.5million usd. And you have a daily withdrawal limit of ? $3,000 usd.

For your information, you are to bear the cost of mailing the ATM to you, the ATM Card will be mailed via a World Diplomatic Delivery Service to ensure that card is delivered to you wherever you are anywhere in the world, However, before I proceed, I would like you to re-confirm the below details.

1. Full name:
2. Telephone number:
3. Mailing address: {Residential address only}

The Options, Together With Their Associated Conditions Are Presented Below. You Are Required To Pay The Necessary Courier Charges To Enable Me Send Your Parcel?

1. Diamond Express Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 24 Hours Delivery $155 usd
2. FedEx Delivery Company Duration for Delivery: 72 Hours Amount $210 usd
3. DHL Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 12 Hours of Delivery $350 usd
4. Through an online Wire Transfer Service for Transfer Amount 10 Minutes $550 usd

Get back to us for the release of your ( $3.5million usd) In any choice of delivery chosen.

Treat As Urgent

Thanks for Your Co-Operation.

Best Regards,

Mr. Dele Johnson
Remittance Manager
UBA BANK PLC
PHONE: (+229-98-280-587)

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