419 scam: FUNDS OFFICE <saedinna@gcn.ua> SIGUE MONEY TRANSFER

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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:
- "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. )
- "million 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.
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.
- +22969646952 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: FUNDS OFFICE <saedinna@gcn.ua>
Reply-To: siguemoneytrans000@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:19:05 -0800
Subject: SIGUE MONEY TRANSFER

SIGUE MONEY TRANSFER

Attention::::::

You are welcome to Sigue Money Transfer with world wide Transfer at its
best. We are pleased to be at your service. Sigue Money Transfer is
Regulated and Stipulated by the Transfer Service Authority (DSA), the
transfer institutions that REGULATES all Transfer activities in the
Benin. This office has been notified by your partner of your fund
deposited in our company with code (Code SIG 500 UE). For the Transfer
to your nominated as reconfirmed.

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14, 2012 /PRNewswirea via African Press Organization
(APO)Sigue Corporation (Sigue) announced today a new logo "Sigue Money
Transfer," which will replace Constar Money Transfer, operating as
Sigue's international brand focused on non-Latin American transactions.

"We are excited and enthusiastic to announce Sigue Money Transfer as our
new global brand servicing our non-Latin American customers. This marks
a new chapter in our evolution as a global company. We are focused and
determined in strengthening Sigue into a worldwide name," said Guillermo
de la ViÃ±a, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sigue Corporation.
The new logo is stronger and cleaner symbolizing longevity and trust to
our current and new customers.

"With this newly released logo, agents and customers will continue to
enjoy excellent service with the added benefit of an expanded and
established global network in 145 countries, on 6 continents, and
thousands of locations worldwide," continued Mr. Ben Williams "Our
promise is, to continue to work with banking and strategic partners all
over the world, so that together, we will continue to provide excellent
customer service with care and respect."

In the coming weeks the company is launching an exciting campaign to
transition to our new logo and bringing awareness to our customers and
partners across the globe, added the CEO.

Note that your total Amount is sum of $37.8 million dollars and, the
maximum allowable transfer limit per day per person is $5,000 USD, and
again remember that you will send the Immunity Clearance Paper and
transfer fee which is going to Cost you Total amount of $785.00 dollars
only.

Headquartered in Sylmar, Benin Republic, Sigue is a leading global money
transfer company with highly recognized and trusted brands and a
reputation for providing excellent and personalized services in
approximately 145 countries, on 6 continents, through an extensive and
established global network. For additional information about Sigue,

We are wait to hear from you now if you are will to received your funds
sum of $37.8 million dollars and you should start to received sum of
$5000.00 dollars a day, only fee is sum of $785.00 dollars for the
Immunity Clearance Paper and transfer fee only reply needed now.Then
asking where to send the fee so that i will give you information
immediately,And i give you the Deposit Certificate of your funds,i am
waiting to hear from you with the payment information.

HERE IS THE PAYMENT INFORMATION TO SEND THE FEE THROUGH MONEY GRAM OR
RIA MONEY TRANSFER ONLY IS BELOW

Received Name... OLOO UGOBA
Address: 643 Agblangandan Cotonou
Country Name... Benin Republic
City Name ...... Cotonou
Amount ...........$785.00

Mr. Ben Williams
Tell +229 69646952
Sigue Money Transfer world wide
Benin Republic In west Africa

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