419 scam: Western Union <"www."@tuba.ocn.ne.jp> Attention Urgent

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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. )
- "million united states 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)
- "million us 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)
- "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.
- +22961888035 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Western Union <"www."@tuba.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: Western Union <westenunon@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 Dec 2017 07:06:47 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Attention Urgent

Western union Money Transfer Mary Christmas Bonanza Act Fast Before This Offer Runs Out:

The online Western union draws was conducted by a random selection of our customers, you were picked by an advanced automated random computer search from the Western union organization. As part of our yearly bonanza and appreciation to our esteemed customers world wide for their patronage, support and services. Western union Money Transfer has awarded you the sum of $3.2Million United States Dollars for using our service over the years. A daily payment of $7,000.00 USD would be transferred to you until the complete $3.2Million Dollar's is received by you or by bank transfer.

Here is one of the information of our customer who has already benefited from this offer.

senders first name: Jack
Senders Last Name: Larry
Receivers First Name: Paul
Receivers Last Name: Smith
Western Union Transfer Reference#:4510876471
Expected Amount:$7,000.00 USD

To enable us process your payment and transfer to your account right now, via online transfer or send to you through Western Union in amount $7,000.00 will cost you only $60.00 Dollars. I understand that anyone in your shoes will feel betrayed, but I still want you to show me your trust by giving me the benefit of doubt on this Funds Transfer arrangement. I promise to make the transfer to you, direct to your Bank Account or send through Western Union before this office close for the day and once you can send the required $60.00.

Use below information in sending the required $60.00 through Western Union:

Receiver Name:.....EZE AKU
Country..........Benin,
City...........Cotonou,
Text Question.....When
Answer......Today
Receiver Address:....ST MICHEL FACE EGLISE COTONOU

Text with payment MTCN details once you are done in sending it.

Please do not allow this mission to die off because of $60.00, I meant so well for you and I believe you will appreciate me more when you have finally received your partial instalment payment $7,000.00 Dollars from the total Funds $3.2Million US Dollars.

Waiting your vital response together with the requested fee,
call + 229-99725034,+229-61888035 as soon as you are done in sending the fee

Best Regard
Mr Jack Larry
We congratulate you in Advance.Winnings Claims Bonanza Department Western Union Benin,

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