419 scam: MR david james <"www."@shirt.ocn.ne.jp> ATTN: DEAR BENEFICIARY?

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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.
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.
- +22998216258 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: MR david james <"www."@shirt.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: MR david james <DJ52687@GMAIL.COM>
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:56:39 +0900 (JST)
Subject: ATTN: DEAR BENEFICIARY?

ICPC Benin dependent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses, United Nations Approved Anti-Fraud Unit Code of Conduct Bureau against Fraud, funds delay and Impersonation. Plot 802, Constitution Avenue Zone A9 Central Area P . MB 535, Cotonou-Benin OUR Ref: ICPC/NG/FG/2016

ATTN: DEAR BENEFICIARY?

Does it mean that you are no More Interested of making the claim of $20 Million? The Outstanding Fund of yours which have successful channel to deliver to you by Diplomat Paul Mike through the help of Mr. Raymond Hillary DHL director, and up till this Moment you have DECIDED to REMAIN silent after I have personally took an Oath for you to Secure this Fund.

With all due Respect, if you really know that you are no more interested of making this claim of your outstanding fund of yours kindly update me now to cancel this delivery since your negative thought does not allow you to believe on the reality so send me a declaration letter stated that you are no more interested of making the claim so that I will Cancel the delivery.

What makes you think that you will have your Not Secure Access Fund and of the Fund as Beneficiary and you should know that I have made Everything Possible for you so kindly go now and send the fee sum of US $275 for the sign and stamp of the UN clearance certificate since Mr. Abraham Labored EFCC have promised to help you out to complete the remaining balance.

Does it mean that you are internationally wanted to delay this matter? and it has been that I made the Long announcement of release of your fund which is ready to be with you, so with all due respect I advice you to go now and send this Fee immediately without any delay and update me because I want you to secure this fund as a Agreed and signed.

I apologize for any delay you Might have encountered in Receiving your Fund in the Past. By Virtue of law, you have to go now and make the payment of the Required Fee as directed below, the fee of $275 should be sent via Money Gram.

Receiver Name: David Eze
Country: Benin Republic
City: Cotonou
Test Question; God
Test Answer: Good
Amount: $275.00

Sender Name: _____________________________
MTCN: ______________________________ ______

Thanks for your Understanding
Best Regard
MR david james
+229 98216258

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