419 scam: Mr Paul Chuma <"AAAAAAA."@circus.ocn.ne.jp> Hello Your Urgent Reply Is Nedde

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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. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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.
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.
- +22999750880 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr Paul Chuma <"AAAAAAA."@circus.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: Mr Paul Chuma <maztercard556@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2016 18:05:54 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Hello Your Urgent Reply Is Nedde

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
Metro Plaza, Plot 991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Zogbo Cotonou Benin.

Attention,

The BRITISH High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and
Bukinafaso received a report of scam against you and other British/US
citizens and Malaysia,Etc. whom the country of
Nigeria/Benin,Bukinafaso 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 Benin Financial
Intelligent Unit (NFIU). A re 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 as at on Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the
instructions of the Committee to make sure you receives your ATM CARD
immediately.

Thereby have made a concrete arrangement with the DHL Courier Company
for a safe delivery to your door-step once you beneficiary meets up
the demand of the Courier which is $88 and we advise that you do
needful to make sure you come up with the $88 because under 48hours
you send the $88 you will receive your ATM CARD without any delaying

Meanwhile you are to send the $88 to this name and details through
Western Union or Money Gram.

Receivers name: Mark Richard
Country: BENIN
City: COTONOU
Text Question: 123 ?
Answer: 123

Yours in Service,

Mr Paul Chuma +22999750880
CONSULAR,
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION BENIN

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