419 scam: Western Union Office <annjupina917@gmail.com> MTCN #: 076-567-1903

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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:
- "from the desk of" (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. )
- "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. )
- "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)
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: Western Union Office <annjupina917@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernun383@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:01:56 +0100
Subject: MTCN #: 076-567-1903

FROM THE DESK OF WESTERN UNION REMITTANCE DEPT Our WRef:WUMT0XX2/987
WEB SITE. www.westernunion.com

I am Mr Michael Don from Ministry Of Finance Head office
, We have approved payment of $5,100.00 is available to add
your name for immediate pickup in your name today and Here is the
information; MTCN #: 076-567-1903 and you can track it now with this
link: https://www.westernunion.com/web/global-service/track-transfer

I told him to keep sending you $ 5,100.00 daily until the Government
Compensation payment of ($2,700,000.00 usd dollars) is completed
transfer to you and again forward them your telephone number and
address so that they will be sure it is you. Your payment is below.

MTCN #: 076-567-1903
Amount: $ 5,100
Receiver: ******not added
Question: Transfer code
Answer: EB2520

Your full details is needed to add on the payment for pick up?

Full Names.................
Your contact address..........
Your personal telephone number.......
Your Date of birth.................
Your Occupation....................
Your Passport photographs attach copy or any of your valid Identity.

Contact the payment officer to activate the payment code EB2520 cost
$50 so send it
via ITUNES CARD OR GOOGLE PRAY CARD/ STEAM WALLET CARD $50.immediately
and add your name as the receiver to enable you start receiving
your payment $5,100 every day. The first $5,100 is available as you
track it but if you fail to comply within 48 hours the payment will be
cancelled and to avoid been hijacked.

Urgently contact the payment department as I directed you and send
your full information to him.

Thanks and hope to read from you soon as you have receive the first payment.
Best regards.

Mr Michael Don

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