419 scam: Support _ <support@oud.sint-michiel.be> YOUR FUNDS RELEASE $3.5 MILLION DOLLARS

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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.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "terrorist clearance certificate" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "huge sum of money" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "million dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
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.
- +22998860041 (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.
- creditbank02@yahoo.es (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Support _ <support@oud.sint-michiel.be>
Date: Thu, 7 May 2015 01:21:30 +0200
Subject: YOUR FUNDS RELEASE $3.5 MILLION DOLLARS

ttn: Beneficiary,

I am Mr Paul Barjon , the director of Credit Bank Nigeria. This is to bring to your
notice that my office has taking over all the money Transaction originated from any part of African/ Europe and Asia counties etc. as Contract payment,Fund inheritance or Lottery Winning due to Unauthorized/incapability of financial Institutions/security
companies In releasing such huge sum of money due to Fraud, terrorist and money Laundry activities going on world wide.

The World Bank Group has Mandated the Credit Bank Nigeria via my Office to release funds to beneficiaries through Cash delivery, Hence Your Name appears as one of The fund beneficiaries whom their fund was successfully cleared recently From Terrorist and Money laundry and your money will be released to you Through International Cashier's Bank Draft that will be cash able from any International Bank in your country or cash delivery been the only way you would receive Your money to avoid paying excess charges.

As regard to this arrangement, you are advised to contact the telex director Dr DAVID JOHN through his direct email:( creditbank02@yahoo.es ) Contact Dr David john with the contact information below. Telex director credit bank Nigeria name: Dr David john

Direct email: ( creditbank02@yahoo.es<mailto:creditbank02@yahoo.es> )
DIRECT TEL: +229 98860041

You are therefore advised to forward your direct telephone numbers, Your complete name and your mailing address to Dr David John for Immediate release of your fund to you Most importantly be aware that ($3.5Million Dollars) Only was allocated to you,

Be also informed that the Fund Approvals and authorization document Including
Anti-terrorist Clearance Certificate was issued in your name and has been handed over to Dr David John to release to you. Finally, Dr David John is standby to receive your communication and Release your fund to you through Cash delivery without further delay. Make your contact directly to him through Email contact any time because we are working 24 Hours to be able to meet with the mandate given by the World Bank

Thanks for your maximum cooperation.
Mr Paul Barjon

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