419 scam: David Moyez <johnsondaniel414@yahoo.pt> Your funds is ready

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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:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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. )
- "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 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)
- "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)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "western.union.transferr@admin.in.th" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "western.union.transferr@admin.in.th" (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.
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.
- +22968554829 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: David Moyez <johnsondaniel414@yahoo.pt>
Reply-To: David Moyez <western.union.transferr@admin.in.th>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:36:15 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Your funds is ready

Â Welcome to Western Union Money Transfer Office Benin.
Send Money World Wide,Head Office.. 02 BP 1253 Cotonou,Rep.Du Benin
Moving Money For Better Tel;..+229-68554829.
Contact Email.( western.union.transferr@admin.in.th )

Attention:Dear Friend

This is to official inform all of you about the latest development concerning all the payment that are left in our custody,which yours are inclusive Besides, your where given a bill of US$620 in order to receive your payment of which we didnâ€™t hear from you for sometime now and hence our Western Union is now offering a Special BONUS to help all our customers that are having their payment in our custody due to of prices. In order words we are now requesting that those involve should pay only sum of US$48.00 ( Fourth Eight United States Dollars )Only to receive all their payment abandoned in our custody.Besides my dear,this is the last opportunity for you to comply and your funds will be transfer to your destination address immediately.But remember that after (3 WORKING DAYS) you did not make the payment then we will divert your funds to Government purse and no one should be hold responsible for losing your fund to avoid problem or we will cancel the payment for this year until next year because this year is not like last year.

Furthermore note that after ( 3 WORKING DAYS ) We will be entering into A new project for the year and that was the reason why we decided to help all our customers before we enter into the new project.So be advise to send the US$48.00 immediately you receive this message so that we will register your payment instantly and for you to start receiving US$7,000.00 daily as from tomorrow or even today once we confirm the payment from you. Be advise that there is no time again for we to call any person on the phone as we are running out of time for this year unless you can call +229-68554829.

However be rest assured that after the payment of US$48.00 you will start receiving your money every day US$7,000.00 through Western Union Money Transfer.Moreover mind you that you do not need to delay in sending the fee for your payment to commence and while sending the US$48.00 required remember to furnish this details to us which you will use to receive your payment such as follows... Your Name, Country, City,Address where you need your installment payment to be send to you and also Your Telephone Number to avoid error while sending the fund to you as programmed.

Meanwhile Send the US$48.00 today through Western Union Money Transfer with our protocol officer's name below,

Receiver's name== Emma Amobi
Country== Cotonou, Benin Republic.
Text Question== Blue
Answer== Sky.
Amount=$48.00 Only
Mtcn=

Finally be informed that the moment we receive the payment of US$48.00 Dollars I will release the first payment information of US$7,000.00 Dollars to you immediately without any delay and all the payment details you need to pick up the first payment via (US$7,000.00)Dollars will be sent to you for easy pick up the money and I will send you another money until your total wining fund via ( US$3.2Million Dollars)Three Million Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars is completed in your home bank account .Hoping to hear from you soon. Below is our contact information for you to comply immediately to enable you start receiving your fund installment as scheduled soonest okay. Email us through this email address below==( western.union.transferr@admin.in.th )
Your immediate respond is extremely required soonest today with the payment details to enable us proceed with your transaction without any delay.

Your satisfaction is our primary goal!

Waiting to hear from you soon.

Kind Regards
Mr.David Moyez
Executive Manager
Western Union Benin Republic

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