419 scam: <w.agency033@alice.it> US FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMISSION/WEST AFRICA MONETARY AGENCY

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- wamagency@mailbox.co.za

Fraud email example:

From: <w.agency033@alice.it>
Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:50:43 +0200
Subject: US FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMISSION/WEST AFRICA MONETARY AGENCY

US FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMISSION/WEST AFRICA MONETARY AGENCY

This is to inform you that the Regional/Federal GOVERMENT of BENIN" had on Wednesday 3rd June agreed/approved to send the sum of $40,000.00 USD part payment out of total sum of $2,500,000.00 between this week/next to you. This payment mode agreement was SIGNED Wednesday by the above WEST AFRICA GOVERMENT to see that they obeyed the current order from the America new President (Barrack Obama), which instructed that all American/European and African Citizens, Whose payment has been delayed in West Africa region due to one reason or the other should be paid the part payment their entitlement.

THE CURRENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMERICA AND WEST GOVERMENT

Due to global economic crises and complain of lack of fund to execute this transaction, the sum of $40,000.00 USD only will be paying to you this/next week, furthermore the agreement has it that the balance ($2,460,000.00 USD) will be pay to you installmentally as soon as you confirm the receipt of (40,000:00). In line with the agreement, you are to forward your full personal data to Mr Wilson Ajah" The payment committee chairman" for payment agreement form signed and indorse by the Supreme Court of West Africa as well as authentic legalization of your fund. Therefore you are advised to contact him immediately by email on: wamagency@mailbox.co.za for more information regarding this development. Do notify us immediately you received the part payment as we will be looking forward to hear from you.

Thank you,
Mr. Michael Chertoff.
Director, US/West Africa Committee.

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