419 scam: MONEY TRANSFER WESTERN UNION <wbwesternunionpaymentoffice63@gmail.com> ****SPAM**** CONTACT WESTERN UNION IMMEDIATELY FOR YOUR PAYMENT

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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:
- "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 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. )
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: MONEY TRANSFER WESTERN UNION <wbwesternunionpaymentoffice63@gmail.com>
Reply-To: westernunionmoneytransfer208@yahoo.cn
Date: Wed, 15 May 2013 09:45:01 +0100
Subject: ****SPAM**** CONTACT WESTERN UNION IMMEDIATELY FOR YOUR PAYMENT

ATTENTION ,

I know it is because of your past effort and experience that make you
not to believe me but I told you before that I cannot deceive you
because my bible says what shall it profit a man to gain material
things and loose your soul, any way their is good news now, i raised
some money to help you out and make sure that your payment will be
release to you the same day you send the $99.00 as well.

I borrowed money yesterday after service from my Pastor, then you have
to send the remain balance now only $$99.00 but i don't see the reason
you have to keep silent on me, honestly I am just disappointed at your
behaviors before because you know that I cannot deceive you, Just pay
the $99.00 and leave rest for me watching me if I am telling you lies.

Your payments is already approval today for you to receive it but the
management here say that you must pay $99.00 for the Stamp and

activation charge before you can receive the payment today, please

send the charge through western union immediately, i have assured you
a time without number that this is genuine and legitimate.

I swear If I fail to release your payment after you send the $99.00 as

I promise don't count on me again, I cannot fail you, I promise you,

don’t fear as soon as you send the $99.00 today please leave the rest

to me and see if I am lie to you because I can not use my life swear

because of $99.00, how can I swear against my life because of this

small amount? it is to show you that I am telling you the truth.

HERE IS THE INFORMATION TO SEND THE MONEY TO WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER BELOW:

Receiver Name :::::::: Nkechikwulu R. Chinedu
Country :::::::: Benin Republic

City ::::::::Cotonou

Question :::::::: what color

Answer :::::::: Blue

Amount :::::::: $99.00

Money Transfer Control Number :::::::: (M.T.C.N)

Sender's name ::::::::

Sender's Direct Telephone::::::::::

I promise you as soon as we hear from you with the payment of
$99.00today we shall send your pick up information the same day you
send the$99.00 I swear.

Yours Sincerely

Mr.John Ezechukwu

Foreign Operation Manager

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