419 scam: "SUPP. STEVEN TIBANU" <vipmessage1@gmail.com> HELLO

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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)
- "money laundering" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "clearance 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. )
- "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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- finanserv113111@yahoo.co.jp (Yahoo, Japan; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "SUPP. STEVEN TIBANU" <vipmessage1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: finanserv113111@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:01:55 +0530 (IST)
Subject: HELLO

INTERPOL
RC-32657, INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COMMAND,
       BENIN REPUBLIC
EMAIL: pol.dept@funcionario.com

    DO NOT DISREGARD OR DISCARD THIS INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT, IF YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR APPROVED FUND.

Attention: Beneficiary,

   This is to inform you that an immediate information we received from our intelligence office in United State regarding your sealed consignment box which was surposed to be delivered by a Special Diplomat and was brought back to Benin Republic. We aware of the clearances which was requested to be paid. The clearance fee has been taken care by the federal ministry of finance and this is why your box was brought back to Africa where the funds originated and approved . Now the federal ministry of finance have decided to pay out the total sum $2.4m via atm card through the services of dhl, fedex or tnt courier company and to avoid hitches during delivery.

WARNING: Be advised to stop every communication with any unauthorise offices or persons to avoid being scammed. Our intelligence office and The F.B.I will not stop at any length in tracking down and prosecuting any illegal transaction which was not officially endorsed by stakeholders or boards.

NOTE: Every arrangement have been made with the delivery of your atm card via courier services and the only fee you will need to pay is the delivery and official registration to your name.
Once more, stay clear from those scammers for they will put you into trouble. And mind you that we are still watching on you everyday through our Intelligence Agent and make sure that your email account password is only known to you. Do not give out your email account password to any offices or persons.

Be advised to contact federal ministry of finance Benin Republic on the information below with your full names, your curent address and cellphone number which will help to facilitate delivery safely.

Contact Person: Dr Patrick Onyenze
Email(finanserv113111@yahoo.co.jp)

N/B, We have sent an alert to the federal ministry finance office and they informed us that you have not contacted them yet, So try as much as possible to get in contact with them immediately to enable them give you the Intruction and requirment regarding the atm delivery.

As soon as you get in touch with them, do not hesitate to get back to this Office for proper record and update for your own safety.

THANKS AND GOD BLESS
INTERPOL REGIONAL OFFICE BENIN

OFFICER IN CHARGE; SUPP. STEVEN TIBANU.

CC: Canadian Police Association
CC: GENERAL INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT (GID)
CC: Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG)
CC: Egmont Group
CC: FEDERAL BURUEA OF INVESTIGATION (FBI USA)
CC: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
CC: Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
CC: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
CC: International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
CC: International Banking Security Association (IBSA)
CC: International Air Transport Association (IATA)
CC: Institut de Formation Interbancaire (INSIG)
CC: World Customs Organization (WCO)
CC: Inter-American Development Bank (IADB)
CC: Offshore Group of Banking Supervisors (OGBS)
CC: WORLD CENTRAL BANK (SW)
CC: NIGERIA POLICE FORCE (NPF)
CC: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE (UK)
CC: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (U.S.A)

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