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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Jones Wilks <itpolm@gmail.com>
Reply-To: gloservices@live.com
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:15:00 +0100 (BST)
Subject: BENEFICIARY US$8.5 MILLION USD PAYMENT.






Attn. Please;
 
How Are You Doing Today, Am Barrister Jones Wilks,I Am Very Excited To Inform You That I Shall Be Representing U.S Ambassador In A General Financial Business  Resort (Gatherings) Summit With Some Very Important Personalities (V.I.P) Of Other Countries Of The World Concerning The Present Global Economic Crisis And  The High Rate Of Unemployment And The Meeting Shall Be Hold On The 16th Of June 2011 In New York Our NYC Office Number is 516-502-3951 For Verification Of Your  Payment Approval.
 
I Know Its Not Mandatory That You Must Come From This Very City Or Country But All Am Saying Is That As Personal Assistant/ Adviser To The United Nations Organization I Shall Make Sure That All Unreleased Wining And Contract Fund Shall Be Declare Release Immediately To The Beneficiary Accordingly With Immediate Effect As The Payment Has Been Delayed, According To My File Verification I Found Your Name Among The List Of People Who Have Not Yet Receive Their Wining Or Contract Fund, I Can Assure You Of Getting Your Fund After The Meeting Is Been Hold As I Know Personal As United Nations Ambassador That If You Receive Your Fund Valued For The Sum Of ($8.5  Million Us Dollars)It Will Help Bring Down The Rate Of Economic Crisis Going On At The Moment Round The Global World So Its The Major Reason Of This Very Important Meeting, I Shall Be Representing U.S Ambassador To Help You Receive Your Us$8.5 Million Usd Immediately.

The world ambassadors to UNICEF. UNDD, United Nations, IMF, Has Agreed To Help You Get Your Long Awaited Fund By Authorizing The Paying Courier Or Banks To  Release The Fund To Me Personal So I Can Deliver The Fund To You With My Un Ambassador Passport To Ensure No Delay, After The Meeting I Shall Bring Your Package/Consignment Which Contains A Cash Worth Sum Of $8.5m Along With Me So Stop Delaying With Whom Ever Is Attempting To Deceive You About Receiving Your  Fund As United Nation Have Taken Full Charge Of Delivery Your Fund. So As Soon As The Meeting Is Over I Will Be Coming Directly To Your House By  Myself. (Mistake Is Absolutely Not Accepted, Reconfirm The Address Where You Want The Package To Be Delivered And The Nearest Airport To Your City Of  Residence Also I Need Your Cell Phone Number To Enable Me Call You Also A Copy Of Your Id Or Driver License Is Needed For Identification Purpose As Its Most  Be Presented To Me Before The Fund Final
Hand Over To You As The Beneficiary.

I Have Ensure That All The Ambassadors Pleaded On Your Behalf For Your Package Consisting Of Your Fund To Be Release To Me For Immediate Delivering To You By  Myself Which Has Been Approved And Shall Be Signed In Our Office In New York At Our Headquarter After The Meeting. The Payment Approval Documents Have Been Acquired For The Smooth Delivery Of Your Package Meanwhile This Is Your File Number (UNAPO101-UNHNY1) Use It As Subject While Responding To This Mail Do Not  Forget It As Its Very Important.
 
Outline Below Is Where To Respond For Immediate Attention As I Am Busy Ambassador Feel Free To Contact Me Via Phone As Soon As You Receive My Information.

Ambassador Jones Wilks
Telephone No: +2299-98-397-820
Mail Id:   gloservices@live.com

I Await Your Fast Response Meanwhile Feel Free To Call Me On The Phone.
The World Ambassadors To UNICEF. UNDD, UN

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