419 scam: "Dr.Peter Wise." <hmrc.refund@intelite.info> Attention: My Dear Sir,

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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. )
- "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.
- +22998796860 (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.
- ubaofficbank@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Peter Wise." <hmrc.refund@intelite.info>
Reply-To: "Dr.Peter Wise." <ubaofficbank@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2015 03:32:55 -0600 (CST)
Subject: Attention: My Dear Sir,

ubaofficbank@yahoo.com
WESTERN UNION COMPENSATIONS BONUS ORGANIZERS.
17 Avenue De l'Independence, 2nd Street, COTONOU. BENIN REPUBLIC.
PAYMENT NOTIFICATION: SPECIAL BONUS COMPENSATIONS FOR FINAL WARNING OF
YOUR PAYMENT OR IT WILL BE CANCELLED.

Attention: My Dear Sir,

This is to inform you about the latest RESOLVED by the Board of Directors
in respect to your (UNCLAIMED) Inheritance; Lotto won which have been in
our custody for a long period till date. We learnt that you were asked to
pay some certain amount in order to receive your (FUNDS) of which you
could not, then due to one reason or the other.
Now western union (Department) here is offering you a (SPECIAL BONUS
COMPENSATION) to help you in receiving your total (FUNDS) in our custody.
In other words what is needed from you now is only $85 for the Renewal of
your old file which has been expired to enable you start receiving your
(OUTSTANDING UNCLAIMED FUNDS) left in our
custody.

Meanwhile, this is the last opportunity for you to receive your (FUNDS)
and you are advised for your best interest to comply immediately with this
instructions and you will start receiving your funds ($8,500) per day as
this is the transfer limit per day here in our country Benin Republic.Take
not if you fail to make the renewal of your old file payment as required,
and then we will convert the funds to Government account as the law
stipulates here which will result to a cancellation of your payment.
Also Note that after (3 days) of this notice, we shall enter for a new
project for the year and that is our reason of offering you this help so
do not fail to comply with this very simple instructions. You are hereby
advised to contact the paying officer as directed and send your details as
stated below and also pay the $85 immediately, so that we can key in your
payment in our PAYMENT DATA BASE to enable you
to start

receiving your payment from tomorrow after the payment of $85 Here is the
information to make the payment through western union office nearby,
Receiver:
Country: Benin Republic
City: Cotonou
Amount: $85 USD
Question: WHAT FOR
Answer: TRANSFER
REFERENCE NUMBER; =====

You will receive your first payment $2500 once the $85 for your file
renewal is confirmed and make sure that you call the paying officer
Mr.Adams Douglas
with his phone contact +229 98-79-68-60.Now re-confirm and
forward the below required information to the Paying Officer to avoid
wrong transfer:

(1) Beneficiary Name----------------
(2) Country and Address--------------------
(3) Direct Tel------------------
(4) Attach of your ID or driving license--------------------
Contact Person: Mr.Adams Peter
Emails: ubaofficbank@yahoo.com
Tel: +229 98-79-68-60

Yours Faithfully.
Dr.Peter Wise.
Board of Directors
Department Association

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