419 scam: "Mr. Ellis Nzo Asu" <info.ubagroup001@gmail.com> Attention Beneficiary,YOUR SWIFT RESPONSE IS HIGHLY NEEDED IN THIS RESPECT.....

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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:
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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.
- +22967978737 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Ellis Nzo Asu" <info.ubagroup001@gmail.com>
Reply-To: info.ubabankbj@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:37:02 -0800
Subject: Attention Beneficiary,YOUR SWIFT RESPONSE IS HIGHLY NEEDED IN THIS RESPECT.....

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA(UBA)
Address: Carrefour des trois
Banques Avenue Pape Jean Paul
II, Cotonou, Benin
Telephone: +229 67 97 87 37

Attention: Sir/Madam,

FURTHER REFERENCE IS GIVEN TO YOUR DEPOSITED PAYMENT OF US$8,500,000,000

This is to officially bring to your notice that the federal Ministry
of Finance, IMF and as well as all
Government bodies has Approved your total sum $8,500,000.00USD today
to be wired Telegraphically(KTT)
transfer into your nominated bank account.

So without wasting much time, we want you to know that your Funds has
been approved and confirmed legitimate
for transfer into your nominated Bank account, we shall be needing
your following details and we want this
details so we can facilitate the transfer of your fund directly to
your nominated bank account.

Kindly fill the below verification form and return back to us
immediately for the processing of your funds
to any receiving bank of your choice.

FILL VERIFICATION FORM

Beneficiary Full Name:.........................
Beneficiary's ID Card
Copy...:......................
Beneficiary Home
Address:...................... ..............................
Beneficiary Home/Cell Phone
Numbers:.................. ..............................
Bank name..............
Bank address............
Account number............
Type of account : USD or Euro.......
Account name.................
Routing /swift code........
Bank phone number.................

Your swift response is needed as regards to the above required information.

Thank you for banking with us!

Yours Faithfully,
Mr.Ellis Nzo Asu
DIRECTOR
UBA Bank Benin Republic

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