419 scam: "BGFI" <account@bgfibenin.com> Re: Paymnt Notification

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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:
- "your payment is being processed" (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)
- "contract review panel" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "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.
- +22962417790 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "BGFI" <account@bgfibenin.com>
Reply-To: bgfibanque@qq.com
Date: Wed, 02 Dec 2015 18:15:58 -0600
Subject: Re: Paymnt Notification

BGFI Bank Bénin
38, Rue Dako Donou, Tokpa Hoho Guinkomey,
Ville, commune: Cotonou
01 BP 4270 Cotonou
Bénin Republic.
Tel/Fax:+229-62-417-790

Attn: Honourabe Beneficiary,

We are happy to informed you that your contact details has been found in our central database as among the list of unpaid international contractors. Following the resolution and settlement of payment by the World Bank, an irrevocable instruction and authorization has been issued to us to process your over-due payment.

As the president and the ceo of the bank, I am directed by the Senate Committee on National Debt and the Board of National Contract Review Panel to inform you that your overdue Contract/Inheritance fund has been approved for wire. Having verified your payment agreement file as directed to us by the world bank; your name is next on the list of

outstanding beneficiaries to received Ten Million, Nine Hundred and Ninty Nine Thousand United states currency with reference #: BGL/WB/APRV/UN/15KXX.

You are advised to get back to us immediately for proper authentication and payment instruction. Meanwhile, we received an official letter from Mr Willie Mallory, who has claimed to be your next of kin and has also instructed us to Release the money to his Woodforest National Bank, Houston, Texas with Acct #: 1330411131.

Be informed that your payment is being processed and will be released to the above stated account within the next 72 banking hours, if no information is received from you. Kindly re-confirm the following details below if you have not authorized any change of account:

1) your full name and current address:
2) Phone, fax and mobile #.
3) Company name and position (if any):
4) Your Profession:
5) Country of Origin

Regards,

Dr Henri OYIMA
president & CEO,
BGFI Bank Benin Republic

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