419 scam: "Mr. k . Coffy" <wu2011comp.claimdpt@gmail.com> YOUR WU COMPENSATION PAYMENT IS YOUR OVERDUE PAYMENT

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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:
- "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. )
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
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: "Mr. k . Coffy" <wu2011comp.claimdpt@gmail.com>
Reply-To: wu2011comp.claimdpt@w.cn
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:33:32 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: YOUR WU COMPENSATION PAYMENT IS YOUR OVERDUE PAYMENT

Respected,How are you today?
Thank you for the email
For more info, I am Mr. Kobi Coffy, the West African Delegated Western Union payment Coordinator. in compliance with the agreement we had with the CENTRAL BANK OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES BURKINA FASO, NIGERIA,GHANA ,MALI , TOGO,BENIN, SENEGAL AND AFRICA to pay your outstanding $1.5m after it was discovered that your fund was routed to be claimed by another unknown persons FROM USA after your file was misplaced, they were about to effect the transfer when the Central Bank Director noticed illegal changes and then ordered for immediate stop although the investigation isstill going and i shall keep you posted.

I have your file before me Sir with an authority to remit your programmed fund which has long been channeled to my office and awaiting your reciprocation. I have the authority to remit a maximum amount of $25,000daily to you through western union money transfer until you receive the total sum. Alternatively:you can also receive your payment throughthe following means:a, Bank to Bank KTT Transferb, ATM Cardc, Bank Draft/checkd, Cash payment to your door steps Secondly you are to forward your full name, address, mobile direct number and occupation to enable us make the changes to your name immediately and reflect your first payment throughwestern union or complete payment through an alternate means

I once again appeal to you to remain calm while i do my best to wire your fund periodically through western Union Money Transfer or through any of your choice of payment above.

I am waiting for your urgent reply

Sincerely,

Mr. Kobi Coffy

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