419 scam: "Mr. Nnnamdi Obaugo" <"WWW."@vega.ocn.ne.jp> MONEYGRAM OFFICE DEPARTMENT BENIN REPUBLIC, COTONOU.

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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)
- "activation 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. )
- "required 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. )
- "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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "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. )
- "money transfer control number" (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. )
- "you are advice to " (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.
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.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a 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.
- +22961799851 (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.
- moneygramoffice50@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Nnnamdi Obaugo" <"WWW."@vega.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. Nnnamdi Obaugo" <moneygramoffice50@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2017 18:32:43 +0900 (JST)
Subject: MONEYGRAM OFFICE DEPARTMENT BENIN REPUBLIC, COTONOU.

MONEY GRAM OFFICE DEPARTMENT BENIN REPUBLIC, COTONOU.Send Money Worldwide
Moneygram Office is a convenient way to send money fast. Itâ€™s easy, reliable and you have a choice of great options.
From The Desk Of Mr. Nnnamdi Obaugo
Direct line: +229 61799851
Text now:(712) 382-8308
Moneygram officeÂ®Payments
Email:(moneygramoffice50@yahoo.com)

MONEYGRAM OFFICE DEPARTMENT BENIN REPUBLIC, COTONOU.

ATTENTION .

Below is the information of your First payment of $5,000.00 USD from your total amount of $3,500 000 USD which was deposit here by Dr. Richard Adams with registration number of: EB-2237. But unfortunately the Managing Director of this department called us this morning and reported that you have not completed the required fee of $150,00 USD which you are suppose to pay for the purchasing of your inheritance files before the transfer commerce on your behalf.

we have programmed the entire funds into our system to enable you pick up $5,000 Dollar daily. also The funds transfer are all in place for you to collect now but we have to purchase your payment inheritance file due to the huge amount of fund involves.

However, we have already sent out the funds but not yet been putting on your name as the receiver. Therefore you are advice to send us the required fee of $150,00 USD so that we can purchase your payment inheritance files and put your name on the receiver of the transfer to enable you pick your first payment of $5,000 USD once you comply to the rules and regulations of our transferring system.

You are advised to send this $150,00 USD for purchasing fee via â€œMONEY-GRAM or WESTERN UNION â€ to our cashier receiver name mentioned below:

Below is the information to send the money through Money Gram.

Receivers name: SAMUEL OBI
Country: ________________ Benin republic
City: ___________________ Cotonou
Test Question: __________ when?
Answer: _______________ Today.
Amount: _________$150,00
Sender name:_____
Sender Country:______
Reference Number: _______

I AWAITE YOUR PROMPT RESPOND .

Then after you have made the payment you can send the payment information through our email address written below together with your full receiverâ€™s info. And As soon as we have received the payment of $150,00 USD from you and itâ€™s confirmed we will carry out our duties effectively and urgent as we have schedule because all necessary arrangement has been completed in our end within 3hours we will complete the transfer online and put your name on the receiver of the funds, also furnish you with the full info. /details which you will use to pick up your first payment of $5,000 USD at any Money-gram Office branch or store in your city/state.
You are advised to comply immediately you receive this E-mail to enable us carry out our duties effectively and urgent as we have schedule because all necessary arrangement has been completed on your behalf. Is rest assured that immediately we receive the activation fee today, we will purchase your file and your entire transfer valued of $3.5 Million Dollar within 3hours and commence with the release of your daily payment $5,000.00 each morning until your funds is completely transferred to you as we agreed on your service after the meeting held with the Tender Board of Directors.

ENCLOSE YOUR FIRST THE PAYMENT DETAILS THAT WAS SENT TODAY!
Money Transfer Control Number (REF)#33054195
Sender First Name: Traian
Sender Last Name: Capota
MTCN:â€¦.#33054195
TEST Sent
TEST yes
AMOUNT:$5,000.00 dollar

We advise that you visit our website www.moneygram.com and go to track, put in the senders name and (REF)#33054195 and see that your First payment of $5,000 USD is there but we need the above stated fee of $99,00 USD to re-direct the transfer to you for your easy pick up.

â€œNote that within 72hrs if you do not remit the required fee of $5,000.00 the transfer will be retrieved back and remember that the payment details given to you does not bear your name as the receiver until you make the required payment of $150,00 USD then we will put your name as the receiver.

Get back to us through our Email (moneygramoffice50@yahoo.com) with the payment information once you have made the payment today.

Also, you can call the Director Mr.David Raphael at:+229 61799851 if you have any question OKAY.

Waiting on your email once you have made the payment.

Have a good day.

Sincerely,
Mr. Nnnamdi Obaugo
Direct line: +229 61799851
Text now:(712) 382-8308
Moneygram OfficeÂ®Payments

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