419 scam: WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER <info.westernunionmtransferbj@yahoo.fr> Dear Receiver. MTCN* (6110417396)

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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:
- "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. )
- "money transfer control number" (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. )
- "hundred thousand 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)
- "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)
- "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.
- +22968447338 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER <info.westernunionmtransferbj@yahoo.fr>
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:53:23 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Dear Receiver. MTCN* (6110417396)

Western Union Money Transfer
EMS Post Office Agent Location
Benin Republic- Cotonou

Dear Receiver.

Your details have been
verified and your fund has been transferred the transferred fund value
is Five Hundred thousand us dollar
($500,000.00) Below are the details of first payment transaction;
Money Transfer Control Number*MTCN* (6110417396)
Sender's Name: Chika Ezenwa
Sender's Address: United Nations Organization (UN), 17b Awolowo Road, Ikoyi
Country: Benin Republic
Amount Transferred: $5,000.00

We wish to inform you that
the United Nations Organization (UN) has taking over the
Inheritance/Winning payment issue in which you presently have with your
transaction agents. Your funds was withdrawn by UN on your behalf based
on the fact that you where subjected to too many process that will make
you spend more money before receiving your funds.Your
Inheritance/Winning payment was paid out to the United Nations
Organization, and they have succeeded in depositing your funds with us.
They have ordered Western Union Money Transfer to take full
responsibility in the transfer process of your funds, and we have
received your application for the first installment of $5,000Usd from
the total amount of $500,000.00Usd, Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars. Click
https://wumt.westernunion.com/asp/orderStatus.asp?country=global to
track Payment and use information below to track payment.

Money Transfer Control Number: 6110417396

Senders First Name: Chika

Senders Last Name: Ezenwa

Question: In God

Answer: We trust

and follow required, enter the MTCN control number as well as the sender
first name and sender last name. You can also copy the Link and Paste
on your browser.

Note: You cannot pick up the funds yet because our commission / transfer
charges has not been paid to us, for this simple reason your name has
not yet been activated as the receiver of the funds. All that is
required of you now before receiving your first installment payment is
to proceed to the nearest Western Union Money Transfer outlet and then
request to send $55Usd to us through the western union money transfer.
NOTE: For details on how to make the payment, Kindly contact Mr Jake
Morgan Via email or Phone so your money can be released.

So
use this name and Address of our Accountant officer to send any Amount
you have at hand out of listed amount bellow Through western Union Or
Money Gram,

1.receiver name:...JOHN I. CHUKWU
2.country:.........Benin Republic.
3.city
:...........Cotonou
4.test question:....when?
5.test answer:.....Now
6.sender name.......
7.Send us Amount You have to sent....$55,
8.MTCN.........

send
us the MTCN number immediately you send the money and immediately we
confirm the transfer fee we will send you the first receipt of your
$5,000 today and not tomorrow

If you have questions or need assistance, our team is here to help. Please call us on Tele: +22968447338
Best Regards,
Western union
Agent.
Mr. Jake Morgan

Western
Union Money Transfer Agent Location, EMS Post Office. Registered No:
1026167. Head Office: 125 Marina Street, Benin Republic- Cotonou

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