419 scam: MR PRESIDENT <PRESIDENT@air.ocn.ne.jp> FROM PRESIDENT OFFICE HIS EXCELLENCY DR. YAYI BONI SIGNED

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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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "million united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: MR PRESIDENT <PRESIDENT@air.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: MR PRESIDENT <mrpresidentboniyayi@yahoo.fr>
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 22:14:45 +0900 (JST)
Subject: FROM PRESIDENT OFFICE HIS EXCELLENCY DR. YAYI BONI SIGNED

ICPC Benin
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses anda
United Nations Approved Anti-fraud Unit
Code of Conduct Bureau against fraud, funds delay and impersonation.
Contact Email Address
()
Head Office: Plot 802, Constitution Avenue
Zone A9 Central Area
P. M.B 535, Cotonou-Benin
OUR Ref: ICPC/NG/FG/2015

FROM PRESIDENT OFFICE HIS EXCELLENCY DR. YAYI BONI SIGNED

Hello Dear beneficiary how are you doing I am Mr Thomas Boni Yayi the President Of Benin Republic, Does it means that you are no more interested of making the claim of your outstanding fund of $20Million united state dollars of yours which have successful channel to be transfer and reflect into your bank account and up till this moment you have decided to remain silent after I have personally took an Oath for you to secure this fund, With all due respect, if you really know that you are no more interested of making this claim of your outstanding fund of yours kindly update me now to cancel this Transfer since your negative thought does not allow you to believe on the reality so send me a declaration letter stated that you are no more interested of making the claim so that I will cancel the transfer.

What makes you think that you will not secure your fund and have Access of the fund as Beneficiary and you should know that I have made everything possible for you so kindly go now and send this Fee of $150.00 u.s dollars only before you can have you transfer into your bank account and the reason why the fee is required is for your funds clearance certificate from the origin of the fund to avoid any harassment from the authority.

so with all due respect I advice you to go now and send this 150.00 dollars for obtaining your fund clearance certificate.

And please do not delay to send this fee Today because this is a last chance and final conclusion. Kindly do your best now to send the Fee and update me immediately.

CONGRATULATIONS.
Receiver Name: IKE FRANK
Receiver Country : BENIN REPUBLIC
Receiver City Address:: COTONOU
Test Question ; GOOD
Test Answer:NEWS
Sender Name.....................?
AMOUNT:US$150
MTCN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?

You have to copy the Receiver's information correctly to avoid any mistake or delaying of your today's payment.

Re-confirm your personal information below and get back to us if you still need your fund.
(1) Full Name:.................
(2) Your Account No ..........
(3) Swift Code ................
(4)Telephone Number :..........
(5) Delivery Address :.........
(6) Occupation:...............
(7)Sex :.......................
(8)Age :.......................
(9)State/ Country:.............
10 )A Cope of Your Passport :..

Congratulations,

I AWAIT UPON YOUR URGENT RESPOND .

Thanks for your Understanding

Benin Republic's president
DR.THOMAS YAYI BONI, (SFF, GCRF)

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