419 scam: MR Patrice Talon <"WWW."@galaxy.ocn.ne.jp> GREETINGS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY MR PRESIDENT Patrice Talon SIGNED

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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 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. )
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "million united state 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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "i will advice you " (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.
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.
- +22998211723 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: MR Patrice Talon <"WWW."@galaxy.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: MR Patrice Talon <presidentbeninirepublic7@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2017 00:01:36 +0900 (JST)
Subject: GREETINGS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY MR PRESIDENT Patrice Talon SIGNED

Good Day dear
GREETINGS FROM HIS EXCELLENCY MR PRESIDENT Patrice Talon SIGNED
IS ME, MR Patrice Talon the President Of Benin Republic, Does it means that you are no more interested of making the claim of your outstanding fund of $15.5 ( fifteen Million.Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars of yours ?, which have successful to deliver to you

channel to be deliver and up till this moment you have decided to remain silent after I have personally took an Oath, to secure this fund of yours, With all due respect, if you really know that you are no more interested of making this claim of your outstanding fund of $15.5million united state dollars of yours, kindly update me now to cancel this deliver 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 of your fund so I will cancel the deliver
and What makes you think that this fund will not be secure?, and have Access of the fund as Beneficiary, you should have understand that I have made everything possible for you to have access of this fund as the beneficiary so kindly go now and send this Fee of $550.00 u.s dollars only for your fund clearance certificate to be obtain, before you can have you fund of $15.5million united state dollars

the reason why the fee is required is for your funds clearance certificate from the origin of the fund Benin republic to be obtain to avoid any harassment from the authority.
With all due respect I will advice you as a leader, kindly go and send the clearance fee of $550.00 dollars for the obtaining of your fund clearance certificate from the I.M.F. authority in Benin republic immediately today.
And please do not delay to send this clearance fee Today because this is your last chance and final conclusion. Kindly go and send the Fee and update me immediately with the payment information.

CONGRATULATIONS.
Receiver Name: Ndu Kelvin
Receiver Country : BENIN REPUBLIC
Receiver City Address:: COTONOU
Sender Name.....................?
AMOUNT:US$550.00
MTCN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?
You have to copy the Receiver's information correctly to avoid any mistake or delaying of your today's payment.
Once you have send the fee today the federal minister finance Mrs:Rose Adanne will gotten the certificate today and fax it to your agent MR: Frank Williams immediately

Thanks for your Understanding
Benin Republic$B!G(Bs president
DR. Patrice Talon, (SFF, GCRF)

ICPC Benin
Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses and United Nations Approved Anti-fraud Unit
Code of Conduct Bureau against fraud, funds delay and impersonation.
Contact phone number
(+229 98211723)
Head Office: Plot 802, Constitution Avenue
Zone A9 Central Area
P. M.B 535, Cotonou-Benin
OUR Ref: ICPC/NG/FG/2017

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