419 scam: Mr MICHEAL HUBERT <gtbbankplc4@gmail.com> FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.

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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:
- "with your full names" (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. )
- "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. )
- "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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "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.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +22998332552 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr MICHEAL HUBERT <gtbbankplc4@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Mr MICHEAL HUBERT <fromhighcourtofecowasrbbranch@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 01:12:14 +0900 (JST)
Subject: FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.

FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.
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Attention Dear:

You are welcome to desk of Chief Robert ward,International Interpol Police Force Investigating Unit Benin Rep.

We
are Working towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending
integrity, justice and the rule of lawâ€™ Mission statement of the
International Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover West African
Countries.This is official notice to you that we have been mandated by
His Excellency Mr. President Dr Thomas Boni Yayi to monitor and follow
up your payment of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United State
Dollars $2.5Million usd dollars with western union Benin Republic
office.

We came to understand through our investigation team that
you have been trying to claim your funds for a couple ofÂ months now
and you are yet to receive your funds due to corruptions in western
union office. It was based on this that His Excellency Mr. President
mandated us to handle your payment and make sure that you receive your
funds without any delay as he is trying to rebuild the good image of
this country with our foreign counterparts all over the world.

Our
duty is to put a stop to all corruption frequently occurs at local or
national level with the help of Federal Bureau of InvestigationÂ (FBI)
whom we work hand to hand with to get hold of all the hidden and
Identify thief's local and international level.

The Interpol
Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and
implement new initiatives to further law enforcementâ€™s efficiency in the
fight against corruption.

It is a multi-disciplinary group with
members from all regions of the world, coordinating and harmonizing
different national and regional approaches. The International
Anti-Corruption Academy will be the worldâ€™s first educational institute
dedicated to fighting corruption. It will allow law enforcement
professionals and otherÂ to learn from the worldâ€™s foremost authorities
in anti-corruption training, research and investigation.

We need
your absolute co-operation right now so that you can receive your total
amount of $1,5Million which is now in custody the Interpol Police Force
Unity office Benin Republic.

In view of this development, you are
requested to confirm and furnish us with your full names, postage
address and telephone numbers to enable us proceed with process of your
fund delivering to you through our diplomatic International Interpol
Police Force Unity Immunity service as consignment to your door step.

We
have 186 member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border
Police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations,
authorities and services whose mission is to prevent Internation
Crime.Interpol aims to facilitate International Police Force
co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not exist between
particular Countries.Action is taken within 72hours the limits of
existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights. InterpolÂ constitution prohibits any
intervention or activities of a political, military, religious or racial
character.

Interpol as Leadership The President of Interpol
Police Force and the Secretary General work closely together in
providing strong leadership and direction to the Organization...

Interpol
Police Force, in partnership with the Federal Bureau of InvestigationÂ
(FBI), is working towards the recovery of funds and return of stolen
assets. This project allows Interpol to actively engage national law
enforcement bodies in co-ordinated efforts to trace, seize, confiscate
and return public funds to victim countries and Individuals.

Be
rest assured that upon receipt of the above information and the
delivering fee of $85 usd dollar, we will proceed in delivering of your
consignment to you immediately. For security reasons endeavor to
indicate this ( CODE NUMBER ) ( BJ/XXL14160) this code shows that you
are the rightful owner of the consignment box..

Below Interpol Police accountant officer name where you should send the money.western union or money gram transfer.

Receiver Name....... Austin Onye
City.........Cotonou
Country.:Benin Republic
Question.:Who is great?
Answer.:God
Amount.............$85 usd dollar
MTCN....................

Yours Faithfully

Contact Person
Mr MICHEAL HUBERT.
Tel. +229-98-33-25-52
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police Force Unity.

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