419 scam: "Western Union Transfer"<diane@spam.mecimex.com> ORDERED PAYMENT TO YOU/FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE

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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:
- "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. )
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
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.
- +2348167231157
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.
- westernux011@yahoo.com.au (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Western Union Transfer" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <westernux011@yahoo.com.au>
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2013 21:44:04 +0100
Subject: ORDERED PAYMENT TO YOU/FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE

ORDERED PAYMENT TO YOU.

Dear beneficiary,

You are hereby notified of the current bank payment reform all over the FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA on all inconclusive fund transfer relating to contract payments, inheritance, lottery winnings and other large transfers.

The NIGERIAN COURT OF APPEAL has ruled in favor of clients from America, Europe, Asia, Atlantic regions and Africa to be compensated with the sum of 1,700.000.00 Dollars.in which you are one of the beneficiaries.

You are receiving this mail today which is effective for the next 8 working days to effect your payment, all payments as agreed must be through secured sequential payment by the Nigerian financial institutions and it was agreed the WESTERN UNION money transfer is the most reliable for sequential payments and all payments must be made on $5000usd twice daily payment pending the conclusion of payments.

It has been agreed the payment will be handled by the WESTERN UNION AGENT here in Nigeria. You will be required to open a certified sequential payment file with the western union agent by furnishing the director with the details below and regular non resident payment permit fee of $245.00usd:

Name_________
Address:_____________
Text question preferred by you if required in your country:___________
Occupation:__________
Direct contact mobile number:__________

These details you are to sent to Mr Christopher Udumaga for your payment through his personal contact below:

Name: Mr. Christopher Udumaga
Position: Director, Elviv Town western union office
Direct mobile number: +2348167231157
Email: westernux011@yahoo.com.au

Ensure you contact him early enough with your information for your sequential payments; this Nigeria banking payments is totally funded by
the entire banking institutions as directed by the NIGERIAN COURT OF APPEAL.

Best Regard
Hon. Wendy Ronald
NIGERIAN APPEAL COURT

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