Info on the number +22998196050
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Here is some general information about the number.
Country Code: 229
Country Name: Benin
Type: Mobile
Validity: The number is the correct length for a Benin phone number.
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This number is recorded in our database for the following scams:
24th March 2022 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam
On 24th March 2022, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Innocent H. William using email address moneygramdepartment087@yahoo.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.
Here is the email that the scammer sent to his victims.
& associates 06 BP 1409 akpakpa dodome
west Africa Cotonou republic of Benin
email: (moneygramdepartment087@yahoo.com)
Attention: Dear customer
We the Money-Gram Board of Directors, We are contacting you regarding your $15.5 Million USD which we have already programmed for immediate transfer on your name since.
We have already made this (4) Ref-Number control number available on your name to enable you to pick up your payment but before we can be able to release the complete information you have to obtain Authorization Release Permit.
below is (4) Ref-Number control number available on your name:
Ref-Number: 8636-4646
Sender Name: Mr Charles Alex
Test Question: Color
Test Answer: Pink
Ref-Number: 5346-5942
Sender Name: Mr Charles Alex
Amount: $4500 USD
Test Question: Color
Test Answer: Pink
Ref-Number: 3386-3929
Sender Name: Mr Charles Alex
Amount: $4500 USD
Test Question: Color
Test Answer: Pink
Ref-Number: 1916-1240
Sender Name: Mr Charles Alex
Amount: $4500 USD
Test Question: Color
Test Answer: Pink
What you are requested now is Authorization Release Permit, which is going to cost you $150 (only) please be aware that this is the only charges/fees, as soon this is done, your funds will be release to you in less than 45 Mins through Money-Gram.Below is the receiver name for the requested Authorization Release Permit.
Receiver Name: F. T.
Country: Benin Republic
Zip Code: 00229
Test Question: How Long
Test Answer: 45Mins
Amount:$150 USD
We are Waiting to receive the requested fee with your direct phone number.
Thanks for your understanding and Cooperation.
Best Regards,
Mr. Innocent H. William
Director Foreign Remittance
Telephone: +229 98196050
email: moneygramdepartment087@yahoo.com
(money.transfer)
MONEY-GRAM OFFICE BENIN
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19th December 2017 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam
On 19th December 2017, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Peter Joseph using email address westernunio08765@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.
Here is the email that the scammer sent to his victims.
Welcome to Western Union Head Office and This is to inform you that
International Monetary Fund IMF is compensating all the scam victims sum of
$2.700.000.00 USD here in Benin Republic (Two Million seven Hundred Thousand
Dollar) Only each, and your email address was found in the scam victim's
list) This Western Union head office has been mandated by the International
Monetary Fund IMF Director to transfer your compensation fund to you via
Western Union Transfer Daily. We the western union office here stated that you
will be receiving your fund $2.700.000.00 at the maximum of $5,000.00 daily is
the whole fund $2.700.000.00 is completely transfer to you.
Already We have sent out your first payment $5,000 MTCN # 8860-3341-09#
BELOW IS YOUR FIRST PAYMENT $5,OOO.OOUSD
MTCN#________________________ 8860-3341-09#
Sender’s First Name:-------Mr.Peter
Sender’s Last Name:------Joseph
Sender’s Location:------- Seattle,Benin Republic
Amount sent:------- $5000
Remember we need your full information as where we will be sending the second
payments $5000 to avoid wrong transfer such as,
Your Full Name:......................... ...
Your Home Address:......................
Your Country/ City: .............................
Your Age:.......................... ..........
Your Sex:.......................... ..............
Your Direct Phone Number:....................... ...
Your ID copy:......................... ...
Urgent go and pick up your first payment $5000 now and get back to us for your
second payment.
Call Western Union Director Mr.Peter Joseph below:
+229-96644213
Thanks,
Mr.Peter Joseph
The Western Union Director Benin Republic
Email:westernunio08765@gmail.com
Call me now +229-98196050
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9th August 2017 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam
On 9th August 2017, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Innocent Christopher working for