419 scam: "Inspector Benard G. Richard"<federalreserve78@gmail.com> ATTENTION PLEASE, READ THIS DETAILS CLEARLY

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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:
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- "igp.richard@yahoo.co.za" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- benardrichard@kimo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Inspector Benard G. Richard" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <benardrichard@kimo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:33:57 -0800
Subject: ATTENTION PLEASE, READ THIS DETAILS CLEARLY

FROM INTERPOL POLICE FORCE UNIT.
International Interpol Police Force
Investigating Unit West Africa REP.

ATTENTION PLEASE, READ THIS DETAILS CLEARLY,

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.This is official notice to you that we have been mandated by His Excellency Mr. President to monitor and follow up your unclaimed money.

We came to understand through our investigation team that you have been trying to claim your funds for a couple of months now and you are yet to receive your funds due to corruptions in the agencies. It was based on this that His Excellency Mr. President mandated us to handle your payment to enable you receive your funds without any hitch as he is trying to rebuild the good image of this country with our foreign counterparts all over the world.

Our duty is to put a stop to all corruption frequently occurs at local or national level with the help of Federal Bureau Investigation whom we work hand to hand to get hold of all the hidden and Identify thief local and international level. The Interpol Police Group of Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and implement new initiatives to further law enforcement’s efficiency in the fight against corruption. It is a mufti-disciplinary group with members from all regions coordinating and harmonizing different national and regional approaches.

The International Anti-Corruption Academy will be the world’s first educational institute dedicated to fighting corruption. It will allow law enforcement professionals and other to learn from the world’s foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and investigation. We need your absolute co-operation right now so that you can receive your total amount which is now in custody of the Interpol Police Force Unity.

In view of this development, you are requested to confirm and furnish us with your full names, address and telephone numbers to enable us proceed with processing of your fund delivering to you through our diplomatic International Interpol Police Force Unity Immunity service as consignment to your located address. We have 186 member Countries Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border co-operation

This project allows Interpol to actively engage national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinates efforts to trace, seize, confiscate and return public funds to victim countries and Individuals. Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information, we will proceed in delivering of your fund to your preferable option.

For security reasons endeavor to indicate this CODE NUMBER (NG/XXL14160) this code shows that you are the rightful owner of the fund.

Yours Faithfully
Inspector Richard Benard
benardrichard@kimo.com
igp.richard@yahoo.co.za
Inspector General of fraud International Interpol Police

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