419 scam: " Mrs.Richard Bruno" <"www."@vega.ocn.ne.jp> Attention Dear valued customer,

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "demurrage " (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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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 us 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)
- "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.
- +22999456629 (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.
- interpopolice1111@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: " Mrs.Richard Bruno" <"www."@vega.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: " Mrs.Richard Bruno" <infobankofafricabenin12@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:47:56 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Attention Dear valued customer,

INTERNATIONAL POLICE UNIT(INTERPOL).
Address.:Rue 55 Awa Eco Rd
www.interpol.int
poliintepol@barid.com
Ref Code:BCJ/XXL141662
Contact Person / Mr. Eric Joe
Contact Email :(interpopolice1111@hotmail.com)
Call us immediately Tel: +229 99456629

Hello: Greetings! Beneficiary,

From the desk of Mr. Eric Joe, International Police Investigation Unit Cotonou-Benin Rep,Working together towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity, justice and the rule of law$B!G(B Mission statement of the International Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover West African Countries. You has reported from World delivering courier department.
This is official notice to you that your consignment which was sent for you over a couple of months now was returned back to Benin Republic,after report received from ( FBI ) Washington DC Capital of United States of America, I know that you have been waiting for the arrival of your Consignment since some months now, it is unfortunate that it was returned back. We need your absolute co-operation right now because,your Consignment box worth total amount of $5.5 million us dollars,is right now in custody of Interpol Police Force Unity Benin Republic. due to Corruption undermines political, social and economic stability. It threatens security and damages trust and public confidence in systems which affect people$B!G(Bs daily lives. Although corruption frequently occurs at local or national level, its consequences are global; its hidden costs immense.

And information we get from Arthur Stuart III delivery company man stated that he been missing your location also you have died and even explained that he entered into an agreement with your families, to help them receiving your consignment.As the world$B!G(Bs largest International Interpol Police organization,is taking its place at the forefront of the fight against corruption. After we received the reported from (FBI) decided to call the consignment back into our custody,just to find the truthful. The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and implement new initiatives to further law enforcement$B!G(Bs efficiency in the fight against corruption. It is a multi-disciplinary group with members from all regions of the world, coordinating and harmonizing different national and regional approaches.The International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the world$B!G(Bs first educational institute dedicated to fighting corruption. It will allow law enforcement professionals and other to learn from the world$B!G(Bs foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and investigation.

In view of this development, you are requested to confirm to us if you are alive and also furnish us with your full names, postage address and telephone numbers to enable us deliver this consignment to your door step by International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity,We have 186 member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border Police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat International Crime.

Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular Countries.Action is taken within 72 hours the limits of existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Interpol's constitution prohibits any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character. Interpol as Leadership The President of Interpol Police Force and the Secretary General work closely together in providing strong leadership and direction to the Organization.

Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Stars Initiative, is working towards the recovery and return of stolen assets. This project allows Interpol to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinate efforts to trace, seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries.

Meanwhile,the demurrage your consignment has accumulated so far since it's back into our custody is total amount of $80.00 USD and I am advising you to be fast in all your action to avoid more demurrages. Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information with the fee of $80.00 US dollar ,we will proceed in delivering your consignment which will be accompanied by our delegate. For security reasons endeavor to indicate this ( CODE NUMBER ) ( BCJ/XXL141662) this code shows that you are the rightful owner of the consignment box.

Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the money.

Receiver Name.: Paul Ivwaeze
Address.:Rue 55 Awa Eco Rd
City.:Cotonou
Country.:Benin Republic
Test Question.:In God
Answer.:We Trust
Amount. ;$80

Thanks
Mr. Eric Joe
Inspector General Interpol Fraud Unit

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