419 scam: "DR MADARA OSUSA"<info@lee.com> FROM DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN UNION 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:
- "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. )
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "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.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- info_westerrnunion@yahoo.de (Yahoo, Germany; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "DR MADARA OSUSA" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <westernunion1841@yahoo.cn>
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2012 07.55.24 +0200
Subject: FROM DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.

FROM DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER.

EMAL ADDRESS :(info_westerrnunion@yahoo.de)

COTONOU BENIN /ADDRESS 455 AGBOKOU, ANKPA ROAD

Republic Of BENIN

WEB SITE.www.westernunion.com

http://site.www.westernunion.com/

(westernunion1841@yahoo.cn)

Compliment Of The Day, Dear,

Western Union office Special Bonus

ATTENTION DEAR CUSTOMER

This is to notify you about the latest development concerning all the payment that are left in our custody, which yours are inclusive,Besides your where given a bill

in order to receive your payment of which we didn’t hear from you for sometime now....

Hence, our Western Union is now offering a Special BONUS to help all our customers that are having their payment in our custody due to of prices. In order words we

are now requesting that those involve should pay only the sum of $105.USD to receive all their payment abandoned in our custody.

Besides, my dear, this is the opportunity for you and have to comply and your funds shall be transfer to your designated address.

But remember that after (3 DAYS) you did not make the payment then we will divert your funds to Government Fund, to avoid problem or we will cancel the payment for

this year until next year because this year is not like last year.

Again after (THREE DAYS ) We will enter Anew project for the year and that is the reason why we decided to help to all our customers before we enter into the new

project.

So be advise to send the $105.USD immediately so that we will register your payment and for you to start receiving $5,000 as from tomorrow.

Be advise that there is no time again for we to call any person on phone

After the payment of $105.USDyou will start receiving your money every day$5,000 through Western Union Send the money throughWestern Union Money Transfer with the

information below,

                   Receiver name:Mark Soji

                   Country=, 105 Director's Office, Nigerian Museum, Lagos. Nigeria

                   Text Question== Trust

                   Answer== Honest

                   AmountOnly= $105.USD

                   Senders Name:::

                   MTCN:::::::::

The moment i receive the payment of $105.USD i will release the first payment information of $5,000 to you and you will pick up the money and i will send you another

money. Hoping to hear from you.

NB: DO LET ME KNOW THAT YOU GOT THIS MAIL FOR RECORD PURPOSES ONLY.



We are waiting your prompt response.

REGARDS

DR MADARA OSUSA

OPERATION MANAGER

YOU HAVE TO CONTACT US WITH THIS EMAIL ADDRESS: (westernunion1841@yahoo.cn)

YOUR URGENT RESPOND IS HIGHLY NEEDED.

                    CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:

This e-mail, including any attachments,contains information from Mr James Wilson, Western Union Benin Republic Manager Group, Inc, which may be confidential or

privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure,

copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by

"reply to sender only" message and destroy all electronic and hard copies of the communication, including attachments.

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