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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. )
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr .John Davidson" <"WWW."@galaxy.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr .John Davidson" <moneygramdepartment64@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Jul 2017 16:11:12 +0900 (JST)
Subject: GOOD NEWS

Good News Mtcn Ref# 62662217 Sender Peter

Dear customer,

This is to notify you about the latest development concerning all the payment
that are left in our custody, which yours are inclusive besides, where you are
given a bill of Sum in order to receive your payment which we didn$B!G(Bt hear from
you for sometime now. Hence, our MONEYGRAM is now offering a Special BONUS to
help all our customers that are having their payment in our custody due to of
high prices. In other words we are now requesting that those involved should
pay only the sum of $125. to receive all their payment abandoned in our
custody.

Besides, my dear, this is the opportunity for you to comply and your funds
shall be transfer to your designated address. But remember that after (2 DAYS)
you did not make the payment then we will divert your funds to Government
Account, So to avoid problems, you have to send the fee before 2days so that
you can get your funds Released without delay..

Again after (THREE DAYS) we will enter a new project for the Month and that is
the reason why we decided to help all our customers before we enter into the
new project.

click here to view your transaction status . https://secure.moneygram.com/transactions/62662217/Shabangu
Your payment is available.
1) Senders Name: Peter
2) MTCN Number: 62662217
3)Amount: $5,000 00. USD.

Track it with this link: https://secure.moneygram.com/track

So be advise to send the $125 immediately so that we will register your payment
and start receiving $5,000 00. USD. as from Today. Be advise that there is no time
again for us to call any person on phone unless you will call +1 202 697-7042

After the payment of $125. you will start receiving your money every day
$5,000 00. through Western Union and Money Gram until the full payment of
$150,000,00 is completed. So what you will be receiving per day is $5,000 00.

Therefore you are requested to send the fee via Western Union or Money Gram
money transfer with below information;

Receivers name: FIATH ONYI
Country:Cotonou ; Benin Republic
Text Question: URGENT
Answer: NEEDED
Amount required: $125.
Sender's Name:
MTCN#:
Sender$B!G(Bs address:

The moment I receive the payment of $125 i will release the first payment
information$B!G(Bs of $5,000 00. to you and you will pick up the money and i will
send you another payment for pick up.

Thanks for your patronage
Mr .John Davidson
Moneygram remittance office Benin republic

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