419 scam: INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT <intercontinentalbankplcbenin@rocketmail.com> HERE IS THE DHL TRACKING NUMBER(1736996181 )

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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.
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:
- "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 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)
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
- "u.k " (this email uses bad English)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "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.
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.
- +22998520506 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
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.
- inter_policeforce_unity@superposta.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT <intercontinentalbankplcbenin@rocketmail.com>
Reply-To: inter_policeforce_unity@superposta.com
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:17:49 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: HERE IS THE DHL TRACKING NUMBER(1736996181 )

You are welcome to desk of Chief Hon. Jeff Robert Carl the inspector general of International Interpol Police Force Investigating Benin Republic.
Chief Hon. Jeff Robert Carl the inspector general
E-mail;; inter_policeforce_unity@superposta.com
Telephone--+229 98520506

We are Working towards a corruption-free world by promoting and defending integrity,justice and the rule of law! Mission statement of the International Anti-Corruption
Academy, We cover West African Countries.

Attention Dear ,

Longest time and how are you doing today ?.

Please we the officials of Interpol Police Force are here to let you know that we got later from President of Benin Republic, His Excellency Dr.Yayi Boni and he instructed us to meet with the Federal Ministry Of Finance for the releasing of all the Foreigner funds that was on-hold here in Benin Republic because of the extra documents needed by the Federal Ministry Of Finance and we have confirmed here that your funds was total sum of $10.5 Million Us Dollars and interest on it since was $25,500 , and the funds of yours is now the total sum of $10.525,500 .00 ( TEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND UNITED STATE OF AMERICA DOLLARS ) .

Now what we need is to take your Ownership Certificate to the Federal High Court Of Benin Republic to Renew it because it has expired before the later from His Excellency Dr.Yayi Boni the President of Benin Republic came in and after our verification from the office Of High Court regarding the amount it will cost to renew the Ownership Certificate of yours , they charged the sum of $250 and you advise to send the money this week so that we can take your Ownership Certificate to the Federal High Court Of Benin Republic to Renew it and get back to you to update you when you will confirm your funds in your address .
For your information Mrs. Lauren Bullock from U.K who has the same problem with you has sent her own Ownership Certificate renewing charge and her funds are on the way to her address now and you can confirm this with this DHL tracking number by typing www.dkl.com and click on tracking and put the number and track and view the movement of the shipment of Mrs. Lauren Bullockâ€™s own funds

Here is the tracking number (1736996181 )

Friday, November 15, 2012 Location Time
3 Departed Facility in COTONOU - BENIN COTONOU - BENIN 20:50
2 Processed at COTONOU - BENIN COTONOU - BENIN 20:40
1 Shipment picked up COTONOU - BENIN 18:54

Please confirm your house address and your phone number and your ID before we start arranging the delivery of your $10.525,500 .00 ( TEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND UNITED STATE OF AMERICA DOLLARS ) once the Ownership Certificate of yours are renewed with the sum of the $250 .

Here is the payment information where to send the $250

Receiver: MR.JOSEPH OKEY
Country: Benin Republic
Question:Very Urgent?
Answer: Today.
Sender:
Amount US$250
MTCN:

Thanks
Your Sincerely in Service.

FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.
Hon. Chief Jeff Robert Carl the inspector general
E--Mail;;; inter_policeforce_unity@superposta.com
Telephone--+229 98520506

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