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Telephone number +22998196050 is a number from Benin. The area code is 98. The number is designated as being used for Mobile telephones.

Number portability may mean that this number is no longer used as a Mobile number, be assigned to a different provider or be being operated from a different location (even overseas in the case of VoIP numbers). If the number is being used to call you then it is also possible that the number is being spoofed and does not actually belong to the person using it.

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.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Here is the email that the scammer sent to his victims.
Head office Benin Mr. Innocent H. William.
& 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

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamSurvivors.com forum

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.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Here is the email that the scammer sent to his victims.
Attention Dear Beneficiary,

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 DHL Express using email address upscouriercompany15@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamSurvivors.com forum

7th March 2017 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 7th March 2017, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Paul Innocent using email address westernunin_transfer@outlook.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamSurvivors.com forum

24th February 2017 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 24th February 2017, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Innocent Christopher working for DHL Express using email address dhlcouriecompany457@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamWarners.com forum

7th December 2016 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 7th December 2016, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Ben David using email address dhldeliveringcompany07@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamSurvivors.com forum

20th November 2016 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 20th November 2016, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be DHLExpress Courier Company using email address dhl.express.delivery119@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamSurvivors.com forum

24th October 2016 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 24th October 2016, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Innocent Christopher working for DHL Express Customer Service using email address officefile804@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamSurvivors.com forum

29th August 2016 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 29th August 2016, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Innocent Christopher working for DHL Express Customer Service using email address companydhl670@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on our forum

24th July 2016 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 24th July 2016, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Henry Phillip working for DHL Express Customer Service using email address dhlexpres_s@yahoo.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

Further details of this report can be found on the ScamSurvivors.com forum

26th February 2016 - Advance Fee Fraud Scam

On 26th February 2016, telephone number +22998196050 was reported as being used by scammers to pretend to be Dan Mathew using email address companyfreightforwarding@gmail.com as part of an Advance Fee Fraud Scam.

In Advance Fee Fraud Scams, the scammer will offer you something of high value (a large sum of money or gold for example) and all you have to do is pay a "small" fee. What the scammer is offering you does not actually exist and the scammer will come up with fee after fee that needs to be paid by the victims, until he either runs out of money or realises that he has been scammed. The scammer will often pretend to be real people or companies, use fake websites and introduce various characters, all with the aim of convincing the victim that what is being offered to him is real.

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