419 scam: Dr James Brown <officefliee88@gmail.com> CONFIRM YOUR PAYMENT THROUGH ATM MASTER CARD

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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.
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 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)
- "fund beneficiary" (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. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "federal republic of benin" (Benin, Cameroon, etc. are no Federal Republics, unlike Nigeria where this type of scam was invented)
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 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.
- james.brown896@yahoo.it (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Dr James Brown <officefliee88@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:13:29 +1200 (NZST)
Subject: CONFIRM YOUR PAYMENT THROUGH ATM MASTER CARD

Attention: Fund Beneficiary

CONFIRM YOUR PAYMENT THROUGH ATM MASTER CARD

We have been ordered by the Federal Government of Benin Republic with the necessary documentation to facilitate the release of US$5.5 million dollars to you for the contract signed by you and your colleague with the federal government which have been concluded by your contract code RDS6530893 2012.

However, with respect to the provisions in Section 17 of decree 114 of the 1999 Republic of Benin constitution, I hereby inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is "OK". Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements has been perfectly concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible in our bid to be transparent inline with programmed of the present administration of Dr, Boni Yayi, President and Commander in chief Of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Benin in his crusade against corruption in Benin and total reform of the economy.

The Federal Government has inspected and is satisfied with the nature of work done by you, the federal government has asked us for immediate release of U.S.A $5.5million dollars in your favor according to the agreed amount before the signing and execution of contract. We have verified and confirmed you as the next in our payee list this month, and we are preparing the method of payment that was agreed upon in the contract document which stated that you would wish to receive your payment through Atm Visa Card.. We are on the verge of concluding the readiness of the Atm Visa Card. in your name.

Contact the UBA BANK where your fund is deposited Immediately with this email address :( james.brown896@yahoo.it) Director name: Dr.Good-luck Cross, Phone: (+229) 948-73-99 so that they will program/configure your fund Immediately and send it to you through courier service. Also send this information below to enable them send your Atm to your doorstep. Note that the only payment you will pay to the bank is $89 for the delivery fees of your ATM CARD.

You should send the $89.00 today through western union with the name stated herein.

RECEIVER NAME::::::::::MR PIUS AKWUOBI
CITY: ::::::::::COTONOU
COUNTRY:::::::::::BENIN REPUBLIC
TEXT QUESTION:::::::::::::::URGENT
ANSWER:: :::: ::::::::::NEEDED
AMOUNT :::: ::::::::::$89USD
SENDERS NAME::: ::::::::::?
MTCN:.::: ::::::::::?

Note that the text question and answer is what you are going to fill in the Western Union Money Transfer form as well as other information above. Also, you should send by attachment the Western Union slip as soon as you have send the money so that we will take it to FedEx office to enable them deliver your card. Do not send any money to anyone again because you will regret doing that. Only this fee is what you are going to pay to get your fund. Acknowledge receipt, act swiftly and do confirm your address for safe delivery of your card.Call me with is number (+229) 948-73-99. for the mtcn number.

Yours faithfully,

Dr James Brown
Automated Teller Machine (ATM) Payment:
Federal Ministry of Finance:
Email: james.brown896@yahoo.it:

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