419 scam: "Dr.Ronald G Emad" <"WWW."@bridge.ocn.ne.jp> Attention Please

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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. )
- "million 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)
- "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)
- "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.
- +22968328569 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- ronaldgemad99@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr.Ronald G Emad" <"WWW."@bridge.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Dr.Ronald G Emad" <ronaldgemad99@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 21:45:26 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Attention Please

From The Office of UBA ATM CARD
PAYMENT CENTER HEAD OFFICE
178 AVENUE PAPE JEAN PAUL II,
01 B.P. 2020, COTONOU REPUBLIC DU BENIN
OUR-REF. BOA/BJ/04D/S3L1

Attention Please

In accordance to the ORDER of the Dr.Ronald G Emad, Director foreign Operation Dept.(BCEAO)the attachment consist the scanned copy of an active financial device called International Digitized Golden Electronic Visa Card, (IDGEVC) in your name. However,Your payment of $12.5 Million united states dollars has been electronically programmed into the above mentioned financial instruments which are briefly explain in a like manner as follows: Clarification on WHAT IS AN INTER-SWITCH ATM MACHINE: Is same as ATM Paying Machine, in other words it's a language used by bankers and it's also called cash-point.

1.)Accepting Visa Cards : Could be the best business decision you ever make. As one of the world$B!G(Bs leading payment systems, Visa gives you access to a global community of customers and people spend more when they pay and withdrew with Visa cards instead of cash. By accepting Visa cards when the cardholder is not present, you can significantly expand your customer base and your profits.

Further on, We aim to ensure that the same high levels of security and convenience are available when cards are not present as when a transaction is made in a traditional store. We have even created a service that validates Internet transactions and guarantees payment to you, making the process safer for everyone involved and helping to increase shoppers$B!G(B confidence in buying on-line via visa card aforesaid.

2.)A Secure Future: The world is getting smarter, Visa (IDGEVC)chip cards are already a fact of life for millions of people. If your point-of-sale or usage terminal accepts them, you will benefit from increased security, convenience and flexibility globally using visa card. This Visa card allows you to pull out $10000 per day, in conversion to any currency precisely.

3.) The Visa Brand Is Changing: Over the next few years,Visa(UBA IDGEVC)cards and signage will move to a new, fresh look that is in tune with 21st century life. The revamp will make the Visa symbol more prominent, meaning extra business in your outlet.

Selling /Chopping Safely On-Line: Visa(IDGEVC)is already one of the most popular ways to chop and pay and withdraw cash easily via electronic on-line. Now we have created a service that validates on-line transactions and provides merchants with guaranteed payment,making Visa (IDGEVC) card transactions safer for cardholders and meeting financial urgency at your point of needs.

4.) A Hidden Opportunity: Visa(UBA IDGEVC)cardholders expect to be able to use their cards whenever they want and wherever they are including for mail and telephone orders and shopping on-line on the Internet. Millions of them already use their Visa cards each day to make purchases by telephone or from their computer, buying items ranging from the weekly grocery shop to a new outfit or a holiday abroad. In fact, Visa(UBA)IDGEVC cards are already one of the most popular ways to pay on-line and overcome financial urgency at any point in time, you can withdraw and transfer through the ATM visa card.

Having guardedly explain the use of visa(UBA IDGEVC)card, beneficiary are under obligation to transfer by Western Union the total sum of $450 representing visa card administrative charges as clearly detailed there-under:

1. Programming of Visa card $250: and delivery fee is $200 Total Amount:$450
The above fee should however, be transferred by Money gram within 48 hours
to the protocol officers in the person of
ALEX OKEY

Receivers name:Ike Nna
Destination: Cotonou-Benin Republic
Question: Good
Response: News
Amount: $ 450

Upon receipt or your payment, your visa card of $12.5 million united states dollars shall be registered with DHL and all necessary shipment information such as the tracking number shall be subsequently forwarded to you within the next 2-3hrs, NOTE, your visa card has been programmed in the amount of $12.500,000.00 Million USD to match and inter-linked/ connect with the International visa card standard as such it should be in use within 7 working days from the date of programming to avoid dis value of the card. This is in collaboration with Central Bank Of West Africa called BCEOA (http://www.bceao.int )the UBA Bank as approved see attachment of your ATM VISA CARD for more details.
Upon confirmation of the fee of $450, I shall forward the CARD PIN-CODE to you or by telephone, The card allows you to withdraw the maximum sum of $10000.00 per day at any cash-point.Should there be any question do not hesitate to contact Dr.Ronald G Emad for clarification on the subject matter and his email is (ronaldgemad99@gmail.com).

You can call MR ALLOY +229 68328569

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