419 scam: "Mr. Mark Ambros" <"Ambros."@abelia.ocn.ne.jp> Good News Mtcn Ref# 94575379 Sender Mark Ambros

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "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 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.
- office1246@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Mark Ambros" <"Ambros."@abelia.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: office1246@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2017 19:58:50 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Good News Mtcn Ref# 94575379 Sender Mark Ambros

Welcome to Money Gram Money Transfer
Send Money Worldwide office Department Of Money Gram Cotonou
Benin Republic ADDRESS: 1500 Akpakpa Avenue, Cotonou;
Benin Visit Us Via Website: http://www.moneygram.com

Good News Mtcn Ref# 94575379 Sender Mark Ambros

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, where you are given a bill of Sum in order to receive your
payment which we didn$B!G(Bt hear from you for sometime now. Hence, our
MONEY GRAM is now offering a Special BONUS to help all our customers
that are having their payment in our custody due to of high prices. In
other words we are now requesting that those involved should pay only
the sum of $55. to receive all their payment abandoned in our custody.

Besides, my dear, this is the opportunity for you 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 Account, So to avoid problems, you have to send
the fee before 2days so that you can get your funds Released without
delay.

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

click here to view your transaction status .
https://secure.moneygram.com/ transactions/94575379/Ambros
Your payment is available.
1) Senders Name: Mark Ambros
2) MTCN Number: 94575379
3)Amount: $4,642.37. USD.

Track it with this link: https://secure.moneygram.com/ track MoneyGram
Track a Transfer - secure.moneygram.com<https://
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secure.moneygram.com MoneyGram Track a Transfer lets you find and
follow your money online. Track Money Gram transfers or payments
easily using your authorization or reference number.

So be advise to send the $55 immediately so that we will register your
payment and start receiving $4,642.37. as from Today. Be advise that
there is no time again for e-mail us After the payment of $55. you
will start receiving your money every day $4,642.37 through Western
Union and Money Gram until the full payment of $950,000,00 is
completed. So what you will be receiving per day is $4,642.37.

Therefore you are requested to send the fee via Western Union or Money
Gram or RIA money transfer with below information;

Receivers name: Austine Molokwu
Country:Cotonou ; Benin Republic
Text Question: Yes?
Answer: Yes
Amount required: $55
Sender's Name:
MTCN#:
Sender$B!G(Bs address:

The moment I receive the payment of $55 i will release the first
payment information$B!G(Bs of $4,642.37 to you and you will pick up the
money and i will send you another payment for pick up.

Mr. Mark Ambros
Thanks for your patronage
Money gram remittance office Benin republic.
E-mail: office1246@yahoo.com

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