419 scam: "Mr Johnson Mark " <"www."@dream.ocn.ne.jp> FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE

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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. )
- "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. )
- "processing fee" (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. )
- "transfer into your account" (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)
- "transfer of your funds" (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)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "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 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.
- +22961971410 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr Johnson Mark " <"www."@dream.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr Johnson Mark " <mr.johnsomark@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 12:14:46 +0900 (JST)
Subject: FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE
NATIONAL HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COMPLEX
SENATE HOUSE - UPPER CHAMBERS WUSE DISTRICT,
COTONOU BENIN

Our Ref: FGN/SNT/STB

Happy new week MY DEAREST BENEFICIARY

I am contacting you this Monday morning to happily inform you that the headquarters has reduced the fee from $65 usd to $55 usd , im very sure that you are very happy with this new development , i have done everything within my humanitarian conscience to make sure that i put a smile on someones face this year.

I have really admired your OBDURATENESS , i must say that you are someone that knows when to say yes or no, i understand why you have decided to keep this transaction this way , but the truth be told my dear , I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO LIE TO YOU ABOUT , In fact , i have done absolutely nothing but to always tell you the truth and let you know the best way to receive this fund , Once i get hold of the TRANSFER PERMIT CLEARANCE ORDER , DULLY SIGNED AND STAMPED BY THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT I will go ahead and officially deposit the fund into your account , or i can create an online account and have it deposited there..

I have been in this job for so long , ITS HAS CAUSED ME MY HEALTH, IT HAS CAUSED ME MY MARRIAGE ,I HAVE LOST MY CHILD AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS TRANSACTION DUE TO STRESS, BUT I GAVE ALL TO GOD , I DIDN'T ALLOW IT TO MAKE ME GIVE UP ON YOUR FUND OR MAKE A WRONG DECISION , I NEVER BOTHERED TO EVEN TELL YOU BECAUSE I KNOW ITS NEVER YOUR FAULT , so why give up on me now when i didn't give up on your fund , I PUT IN MY BEST AND ALL, I MADE SO MANY HIDDEN SACRIFICES JUST TO MAKE SURE THE FUND GOES THROUGH, WHY CANT YOU JUST BELIEVE ME AND UNDERSTAND THAT I WILL GET YOUR FUND TO YOU AS LONG AS IM ALIVE , I HAVE NOTHING MORE TO LOOSE, SO I CANT GIVE UP NOW BECAUSE I HAVE GONE TOO FAR TO GO BACK NOW , Will the fee your sending be enough for me to deceive you , is it worth my lost marriage or my baby who die, why cant you just think about this ..

I was able to get so many approvals for you that so many AGENTS /DIPLOMATS AND BANKS COULDN'T GET , I wonder why you never wanted to trust me , DO YOU BELIEVE THAT I CANT DO THIS , No, YOU DONT HAVE TO SAY IT , IM SURE OF WHAT IM DOING AND IM VERY SURE THAT YOU WILL HAVE YOUR FUND ONCE YOU SEND OUT THE REDUCED FEE OF JUST $55 USD WHICH IM SURE YOU WILL UNDERSTAND NOW THAT IM NOT ACTUALLY HERE TO DECEIVE YOU , BUT TO HELP YOU AND MAKE THIS WORK..

I WILL BE HOPING TO HEAR FROM YOU WITH THE PAYMENT INFORMATION OF THE REDUCED SO I CAN GET THE ORDER TO OFFICIATE THE TRANSFER TO YOU IMMEDIATELY , THERE IS NO TIME LEFT FOR US,

There is absolutely no fee to be paid after this , once the transfer permit is granted , the transfer will be activated , this is the reason why i need to get this done before the week runs out, i need to be sure its done, if i didn't take care of this now , it will be very difficult for me to get it done, if i officiate the transfer without the TRANSFER PERMIT , many things will go wrong, and i want to make sure its avoided, i hate disappointment , and i sure do not like disappointing anyone , im a christian , and i make sure i follow things in order to avoid unforeseen problems, i will be hoping that the good lord whom have been doing his wonders, will surely make this possible today before the offices closes ,

I will send you all the documents as soon as bank payment processing fee is paid, you have to trust me, you will get your fund, find a way to get $55 you will not loose it, instead it will bring your financial breakthrough, find the money and send it to our bursary. The reason why am sending you this because I want you to receive your USD 13.7 M immediately we are trying to round up for this payment program. The processing charges which was initially on the high price has been cut down by the payout bank considering the poor economic situations that make it difficult for the middle class citizens to meet up with the processing charges of their entitlement. Upon the confirmation of your processing charges you will get your $13.700, 000.00 into your account within 6 hrs.

Here is the payment information through western union money transfer or money gram money transfer finally my advice to you is not to abandon this transaction because office the requirement of ($55) Account Officer Info: Send the fee through Money Gram Or Western Union only.

RECEIVER'S NAME:::::::: GODWIN OMA
CITY:::::::::::::: COTONOU
COUNTRY: ::::::::BENIN REPUBLIC
TEXT QUESTION: :::::GOOD
ANSWER:::::::: FINE
AMOUNT REQUIRED: :::::::$55 USD
SENDER'S NAME:::::
MTCN NUMBER#:
SENDER'S ADDRESS:

I HAVE ALSO ATTACHED MY OFFICIAL ID CARD FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

so therefore, I strongly advice you to adhere strictly to the instructions given to you by this bank to ease the Transfer of your funds without any problem. And have in mind that the fund was been giving to you by the united nations under the poverty emancipation programme to assist eradicate poverty all over the world , so we are only assigned to help finalize the transfer into your account when the proper documentations has been obtained As soon as the payment is received today, you will receive your $13.7 M the same today without any delay.
Best Regards

Mr Johnson Mark
CELL NUMBER:+229-61971410 TEXT THE PAYMENT INFO TO THE CELL PHONE

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