419 scam: "Mrs. Jessica Ezeh" <"www."@yacht.ocn.ne.jp> 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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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. )
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "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.
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.
- +22962628847 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- moneygramoffice1345@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Jessica Ezeh" <"www."@yacht.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mrs. Jessica Ezeh" <moneygramoffice1345@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Aug 2017 20:51:03 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Dear Beneficiary,

Welcome to Money Gram Money Transfer
Send Money Worldwide office Department Of Money Gram Cotonou
Benin Republic ADDRESS: 1500 Akpakpa Avenue, Cotonou;
Benin Visit Us Via Website: http://www.moneygram.com

Good News Ref# 94575379 Sender Mark Ambros

Dear Beneficiary,

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 MONEY GRAM 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 $85. 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; Ref:# 94575379 (Track the MTCN by
visiting
https://secure.moneygram.com/track
Your payment is available.
1) Senders Name: Mark Ambros
2) MTCN Number: 94575379
3) Amount: $5,000.00 USD.

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

So be advise to send the $85 immediately so that we will register your payment
and start receiving $5,000.00. as from Today. Be advise that there is no time
again for us to call any person on phone unless you will call +229-62628847
After the payment of $85. you will start receiving your money every day
$5,000.00 through Western Union and Money Gram until the full payment of
$4.500.000.00 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: NWEKE BEN
Country:Cotonou ; Benin Republic
Text Question: Yes
Answer: Yes
Amount required: $85.
Sender's Name:
MTCN#:
Sender$B!G(Bs address:

The moment I receive the payment of $85 i will release the first payment
information$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.

YOUR IN SERVICE,
MR BEN EMMANUEL,
MONEY GRAM INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER
GENERAL MANAGER BENIN REPUBLIC.
Email: moneygramoffice1345@yahoo.com
Tel#: +229-62628847

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