Is This a Scam

I have been dealing with this since last March. I have sent some money, but not much. Only a couple of requests for affordable amounts of have been requested. The individual concerned may be innocent. I have responded to a request to help and sponsor an individual out of the Benin Republic to the U.S. She has won my trust. Three other people are involved: one Dr. Aya Melim of a security firm, Barrister David Obi, Dr. Mary Nelson M.D., and the individual seeking asylum in the U.S., Anna Bamanga, daughter of cocoa magnate, Thomas Bamanga, now deceased. Anna's uncles are after her legacy willed to her by her father and one attempt has been made on her life, wherein she was wounded and hospitalized. Nevertheless, this could still be a scam. A loan of $80,000 was taken out by Dr. Aya Melim and transferred to my name but I had to pay a fee of $800, the most expensive amount they have ever asked for, due because I am a non-resident. This money was to be used so I could take care of some personal expenses and also pay some fees due regarding Anna's visa as well as the cost of wiring her fund to my bank account for safekeeping until she arrives in the U.S. Today I was informed that the Benin Republic Financial fund agency needs $280 before the $80,000 can be wired to my account. Here is the email:

Aya Melim
To: Removed (BW)
Picture of Aya Melim

Dear Removed (BW),
I just got information from Barrister Obi now that Loan fund of $80,000 dollar has been approved just now. He got telephone phone from them, but there is need for urgent attention that just come up now. He got a call that Loan amount of $80,000 dollar has been clear from Benine Republic Financial fund agency ( B.R.F.F.A). This is agency is government department that sees affairs of any fund going out from country and without clearing it, they will not allow it our to be reflects in your bank today. They just call Barrister Obi to their office now for the clearing of the said amount to be out onward to your bank, so Barrister Obi has to sent sms to me rightnow that i should update others and you.

So we need urgent sum of $280 dollar now in order to accomplish this great mission. Please urgent $280 dollar for accomplishment since the fund has been approved. This has send the name of the Department below via western union.

Receiver's name/ Amechi David Amechi
City/ Cotonou
Country/ Benin Republic.
Country Code/ +229
Text question/
Answer/
Amount/ $280

Please this is very urgent and i wish you act on this very urgent, as we do not have to put delay. Let fight the good fight to win.

Dr. Aya

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[AlanJones]

Hi and welcome to Scamwarners,

I got as far as your mention of a barrister, security firm and a wealthy young person seeking asylum before I was sure it was a scam.

Loan firms do not ask for money to be wired to individuals by Western Union.

I'm afraid that the money you have sent is gone and would recommend that you cut off all contact with the scammers.

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12 BP 1046 Gm Tukpa Road
Cotonou, Benin Republic

My name is Miss.Anna Bamanga, I am a deaf girl the only Daughter of my late parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Bamanga. My father was a highly reputable business man (A COCOA DEALER) who operated in the economic capital of (west African Island) during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad in June 2012.Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who traveled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 6 years old, and since then my father took me so special.

Before his death on 4th of June, 2012 he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him
that he has the sum of US$28.500.000.(TWENTY EIGHT MILLION, FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) left in a
security company here in Benin Republic. I am a deaf girl and a university undergraduate and really don't know what to do, I want an account overseas where my inheritance fund can be transfer and after the transaction I will come over and by your help I could settle down and plan my future.

This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in West Africa. The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards, I wish to invest under your care please. Your suggestions and ideas will be highly regarded But permit me to ask these few
Questions:

1. Can you honestly help me as you would do to your own relation?
2. Can I completely trust you as a reliable person?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money has been transferred into your account? Moreover, while I continue with my education I will like to invest my money into lucrative business but I need you to put me through
Please, Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible and Immediately I confirmed your willingness then I will tell you how we will go about the transaction.

Yours sincerely,
Miss Anna Bamanga

This is a complete scam. The money you are trying to get does not exist. The barrister, lender, and daughter are all characters played by the scammer.