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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:
- "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. )
- "million 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.
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.John Morris" <"wwww."@miracle.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr.John Morris" <ubabankdepartment78@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 07:51:33 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ATTENTION DEAR BENEFICIARY OF $4.8 Million Dollars
UBA BANK OF BENIN REPUBLIC CORPORATE OFFICE 12 Eze Okoli Street Cotonou.
Our Ref:UBD/IRU/SFE/15.5/WD/011
Cotonou,Benin republic
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.9 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time(EDT)
Saturday and Sunday
8 a.m.4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time(EDT)
Customer service: (+229-62-161-492)
Dear esteemed customer,
The Management of the UBA BANK OF BeniÂn republic Corporate Office HeadquarterÂ
s
12 Eze Okoli Street Cotonou wishes to inform you that after a brief meeting
held by the Bank executives on Tuesday 10th of APRIL 2017 at precisely
8 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time(EDT), Between the President of this country and
our bank board of executives concerning the own going fraud,scam activities and
high fee charge imposed on our customers and beneficiaries by corrupt workers
and citizens of this country. we deem it appropriate to inform you
that your funds is now ready to get to you.
We discovered from our file during our yearly audit that you are haven't
received even $1 out of your total sum of $4.8 Million Dollars even after all
your effort and attempts. I am so sorry and i feel so bad about this
Now this funds of yours that you have been making you wet your pillow with
tears all night asking when you will finally have the opportunity to make use
of your funds. This opportunity you have long awaited is now here. Now you will
not have to listen to those imposters and their mouth watering stories, Un
ending promises and several fee payments by you.
Now you will receive your funds in a few and less stressed steps. in the
meeting it was agreed that you will receive your funds through one of this
below means.
Note: You have to pay but the payment is once and it depends on which step you
wish to chose as your best desired mean to receive your funds. anyone that asks
you for more payments to our office is a thief and does not deserve to work
here.
The Means to receive your funds Are
1. Through Online Bank to Bank Transfer. An account will be opened on your
behalf and the user name and password will be issued to you for you to log into
your account and make your transfer to any bank account of your choice
worldwide. Cost $250
2. An ATM Card will be delivered to you by a reliable delivery company on their
48 hours express delivery. cost: $359
3.Your funds can be transferred to you through Western Union or money gram to
your desired location world wide. cost $100 per $5,000.
You are to get back to us immediately with your choice on how to receive your
long awaited funds.
You are to reconfirm this below information of yours
Your Full Name:.................
Your Current Address:........
Your Direct Phone Num:.....
Your Age/Occupation:.......
Your ID or Driver License
Once you send this above information you will be given the payment information
where to send the fee charge depending on your choice to receive.
Your urgent and immediate attention as highly needed now as we are only
mandated to effect this within 1 week.
Customer Care service Line +229-98-167-634 call for any matter concerning this.
Thanks for Banking With us our priority is your satisfaction and to give you
the best banking service.
Signed Mr.John Morris UBA (United Bank For Africa ) Director General
+229-98-167-634
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