419 scam: "Director,(PhD). CONSULAR,U.S.A EMBASSY NIGERIA " <www.@cup.ocn.ne.jp> Attention Dear Customer,

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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 gram" (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. )
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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: "Director,(PhD). CONSULAR,U.S.A EMBASSY NIGERIA " <www.@cup.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Director,(PhD). CONSULAR,U.S.A EMBASSY NIGERIA " <usaembassybnbgoffice@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 2016 22:58:27 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Attention Dear Customer,

Attention Dear Customer,

AMERICAN EMBASSY in Benin Republic,Nigeria,Ghana and Bokina-faso received a report of scam against you and other Sweden/US citizens and Malaysia Etc. whom the country of Benin/Nigeria,Bokina faso And Ghana have recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the world high Commissions against fraud activities by the Four Country Citizens.Your Name was among those scammed as listed by the West Africa Financial Intelligent Unit (WAFIU)are-compensation has been issued out in ATM card to all the affected victims and has been already in distribution to all the bearers.Your ATM card was among those that was reported undelivered since last week Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Committee to make sure you receives your ATM card immediately for your depositing into your account.

WAFIU further told us that the use of Benin Couriers service was abolished due to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned courier services in Benin,Nigeria and Ghana and there by have made a concrete arrangement with the DHL Courier Company for a safe delivery to your door-step once the beneficiary meets up with $105 the demand of the conveyance fee.We advise that you do the needful to make sure the WAFIU dispatches your re compensate to you.You are assured of the safety of your ATM card and availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed you.

I,BEING DR.MIKE MORRIS MAKES THIS GUARANTEE WITH SINCERITY,HAVING CONSULTED WITH THE OFFICE OF MAJESTIC COURT TOP-MOST HEAD QUOTER,WITNESSED BY THE OFFICE LEGAL ATTORNEY:BARRISTER HILL WELLS.NOTE: THIS IS A LAST AND FINAL GUARANTEE;ONCE AND FOR ALL
GUARANTEE; IRREVOCABLE GUARANTEE.GO HEAD NOW AND MAKE THE PAYMENT WITH THE SAME PAYMENT INFORMATION BELOW THROUGH MONEY GRAM OR WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER:

RECEIVER'S NAME:...CHIDOZIE ARINZE PAUL
CITY:...........ABUJA
QUESTION: ..GOD
ANSWER: . ......LOVES ME
MTCN NUMBER: ....?
AMOUNT TO BE SENT:....$105 ONLY .

WOULD REPAY AFTER RECEIVE CARD AND ABLE TO USE. LOST ALL PAYING FOR DELIVERY NEVER RECEIVED. BORROWED PART OF THAT, SO UNABLE TO BORROW NOW. SENT MONEY TO WESTERN UNION 3 TIMES, RECEIVED NOTHING.

We wait tohear from you immediately you make the payment of the $105 ONLY which must guarantee the releasing and delivery of your ATM CASH CARD to take effect immediately.

It is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 5951 3901 2365 2671 have been approved in your favor.Your Personal Identification Number is 822. The ATM Card Value is $1,500.000.00 USD ONLY. You advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $10,000.00 USD is permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice.I wait to hear from you immediately you make the payment.

Yours in Service,
Mr Morris Sunday.
Director,(PhD). CONSULAR,U.S.A EMBASSY NIGERIA

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