419 scam: "MRS. Esther Oly sender name" <wumt59026@gmail.com> Bank Plc, Benin Republic

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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:
- "atm payment department" (this phrase is often used in the ATM card payment scam)
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found 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.
- +22998887183 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "MRS. Esther Oly sender name" <wumt59026@gmail.com>
Reply-To: "MRS. Esther Oly sender name" <myl837851@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:55:52 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Bank Plc, Benin Republic

We are happy to inform you that based on our recommendation/Instructions; your complete Inheritance funds have been credited in your favor through ATM VISA CARD.You are therefore advice to contact:

Mr. John Robert
Director ATM Payment Department
(HSBC Affiliate Bank Plc, Benin Republic
Customer service: +229 9888-7183

Contact him now for the delivery of your ATM Card. As soon as you establish a contact with him, an ATM card will be issued to you immediately which you can use to withdraw your funds in any Bank ATM Machine in your Country, but the maximum is $5000 per day. So if you like to receive your funds through this means you're advised to contact (John Robert with the following information as stated below:

1. Your Full Name:
2. Address:
3. Nationality:
4. Occupation:
5. Mobile Number:
6. Private E-Mail

NOTE: You are advised to furnish Mr. John Robert with your correct and valid details. Also be informed that the amount to be paid to you is USD $3, 500, 000, 00. We expect your urgent response to this email to enable us monitor this payment effectively thereby making contact with Mr,John Robert as directed to avoid further delay.

Congratulations.
Mrs.Esther Oly

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