419 scam: "!!!!!!!!! DR FANK EDWARD " <"ONLINE."@helen.ocn.ne.jp> IF YOU FAIL TO SEND THE $175 THIS WEEK YOUR $1.5 million IS GONE

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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. )
- "processing fee" (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. )
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "chambers" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "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.
- +22998177355 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "!!!!!!!!! DR FANK EDWARD " <"ONLINE."@helen.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "!!!!!!!!! DR FANK EDWARD " <frecobank@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:29:31 +0900 (JST)
Subject: IF YOU FAIL TO SEND THE $175 THIS WEEK YOUR $1.5 million IS GONE

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE NATIONAL HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COMPLEX
SENATE HOUSE - UPPER CHAMBERS WUSE DISTRICT, COTONOU BENIN

OUR REF: FGN /SNT/STB

IF YOU FAIL TO SEND THE $175 THIS WEEK YOUR $1.5 million IS GONE

I have to inform you again that we are not playing over this. I know my
reasons for the continuous sending of this notification to you, the fact is
that you can't seem to trust any one again over this payment for what you
have encountered in many months ago, but I want you to trust me, I
cannot scam you for $175 it is for bank processing of your payment, the fees
of $175 is clearly written to you before, I did not invent the bill to
defraud you of $175 it is an official bank payment processing fee, and the
good part of this, is that you will never, ever be disturbed again over any
kind of payment.

This is final and the forms from there becomes effective once we submit your
payment application processing fee and pay the form fee of $175 I don't want
you to loose this fund this time because you may never get another such
good opportunity, the federal government is keen and very determined to pay
your overdue debts, this is not a joke. I would not want you to loose this
fund out of ignorance, I will send you all the documents as soon as bank
payment processing fee is paid, you have to trust me, you will get your
fund, find a way to get $175 you will not loose it,instead it will bring
your financial breakthrough, find the money and send it to our bursary.

The reason why am sending you this is because I want you to receive your
US$1.5M immediately.We are trying to round up for this payment program 2016.The
processing charges which was initially on the high price has been cut down
by the payout bank considering the poor economic situations that make it
difficult for the middle class citizens to meet up with the processing
charges of their entitlement. Upon the confirmation of your processing
charges you will get your $1,500,000.00 into your account within 15hrs.

Here is the payment information through western union money transfer or
money gram money transfer.Finally my advice to you is not to abandon this
transaction because of the requirement of ($175) Account Officer Info:Send
the fee through Money Gram OR western union only.

Receiver's first Name: FRANCIS OGUINE
City:::::::::::::: Cotonou
Country: ::::::::Benin Republic
Amount required: :::::::$175
Sender's Name:::::
MTCN Number#:
Sender's address:

As soon as the payment is received today, you will receive your $1.5 M
the same today without any delay via bank transfer.Send the payment details and also re-confirm your
bank details again to avoid wrong transfer.

Best Regards
Dr Frank Edward
+22998177355

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