419 scam: INTERPOL POLICE FORCE <"www."@cure.ocn.ne.jp> Attention Dear

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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:
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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 states 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)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: INTERPOL POLICE FORCE <"www."@cure.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: INTERPOL POLICE FORCE <ocswnv@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:30:34 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Attention Dear

FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.

Attention Dear:

You are welcome to the desk of the Chief of the Police Department, International Interpol Police Force Investigating Unit Benin Rep. We are Working towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity, justice and the rule of law. Mission Statement of the International Anti-Corruption Academy, We cover West African Countries.This is Excellency Mr. President Dr Patrice Talon to monitor and follow up your payment of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars $ 2.5Million with western union Benin Republic office.

We came to understand through our investigation team that you have been trying to claim your funds for a couple of months now and you are yet to receive your funds due to corruptions in western union office. It was based on this that His Excellency Mr. President mandated us to handle your payment and make sure that you receive your funds without any delay as he is trying to rebuild the good image of this country with our foreign counterparts all over the world.

Our duty is to put a stop to all corruption frequently occurs at local or national level with the help of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) whom we work hand to hand with to get hold of all the hidden and Identify thief's local and international level.

The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and implement new initiatives to further law enforcement efficiency in the fight against corruption.

It is a multi-disciplinary group with members from all regions of the world, coordinating and harmonizing different national and regional approaches. The International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the world first educational institute dedicated to fighting corruption. It will allow law enforcement professionals and other to learn from the world foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and investigation.

We need your absolute co-operation right now so that you can receive your total amount of $2,5Million which is now in custody the Interpol Police Force Unity office Benin Republic.

In view of this development, you are requested to confirm and furnish us with your full names, postage address and telephone numbers to enable us proceed with process of your fund delivering to you through our diplomatic International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity service as consignment to your door step.

We have 186 member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border Police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent Internation Crime.Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between particular Countries.Action is taken within 72hours the limits of existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. InterpolÃ‚ constitution prohibits any intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character.

Interpol as Leadership
The President of Interpol Police Force and the Secretary General work closely together in providing strong leadership and direction to the Organization...

Interpol Police Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is working towards the recovery of funds and return of stolen assets. This project allows Interpol to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinated efforts to trace, seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries and Individuals.

Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information and the delivering fee of $285 dollar, we will proceed in delivering of your consignment to you immediately. For security reasons endeavor to indicate this ( CODE NUMBER ) ( BJ/XXL14160) this code shows that you are the rightful owner of the consignment box..

Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the money.

Receiver Name ....... Isaac viahou
City ......... Cotonou
Country.:Benin Republic
Question.:Who is great?
Answer.:God
Amount ............. $ 285

MTCN ....................
You have to send it through Money Gram or Western Union

Yours
Faithfully
Mr Isaac viahou

Inspector General of fraud
International Interpol Police Force Unity

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