419 scam: "Mrs. Vivian Douglas" <officedep99@qq.com> WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO LOSE YOUR $1.5MILLION =?UTF-8?Q?=3F=3F=3F?=

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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:

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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "processing fee" (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. )
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Vivian Douglas" <officedep99@qq.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 22:07:48 +0100
Subject: WHY DO YOU CHOOSE TO LOSE YOUR $1.5MILLION =?UTF-8?Q?=3F=3F=3F?=

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FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE
NATIONAL HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COMPLEX
SENATE HOUSE - UPPER CHAMBERS WUSE DISTRICT, COTONOU BENIN

Our Ref: FGN /SNT/STB

Honestly i am just disappointed at your behavior because you know that i
am a Women of God and cannot deceive you, I know my reason for the
continuous sending of this notification to you, the fact is that you
can't seem to trust any one again over this payment for what you have
been in cantered in many months ago, but I want you to trust me, I
cannot scam you for $39 it is for bank processing of your payment, the
fees of $39 is clearly written to you before, I did not invent the bill
to defraud you of $39 it is an official bank payment processing fee, and
the good part of this, is that you will never, ever be disturbed again
over any kind of payment, this is final, and the forms from there
becomes effective once we submit your payment application processing fee
and pay the form fee of $39 I don't want you to loose this fund this
time, because you may never get another such good opportunity, the
federal government is keen and very determined to pay your overdue
debts, this is not a fluke, I would not want you

The processing charges which was initially on the high price has been
cut down by the payout bank considering the poor economic situations
that make it difficult for the middle class citizens to meet up with the
processing charges of their entitlement. Upon the confirmation of your
processing charges you will get your $1.500, 000.00 into your account
within 15hrs.

Here is the payment information through western union money transfer, or
Money Gram finally my advice to you is not to abandon this transaction
because of the requirement of ($39)

Receivers Name: Sudran Ella
Address: Lot No. 23 Patte D'Oie, 03 BP 2147. Cotonou,Benin Republic.
Country: Benin Republic
City: Cotonou
Test Question: When
Answer: Today
Sender's Name:
MTCN Number#:
Senderâ€™s address:

Senderâ€™s full banking details to avoid wrong transfer:

As soon as the payment is received today, you will receive your $1.5M
the same today without any delay.

Best Regards
Mrs. Vivian Douglas

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