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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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Fraud email example:

From: "UNICEF ORGANIZATION" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <unicef@zh8844.com>
Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2013 23:01:09 +0530
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS! FROM UNICEF ORGANIZATION

United Nation International Children
Educational Fund (UNICEF)
Cindy Ln & Beverly Ave
The International Desk.
Telephone No: 00447014245556
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CONGRATULATIONS! FROM UNICEF ORGANIZATION                                            Dated 28th November 2013                                           
Dear Sir/Madam
Ref:: UNCEF/27/11/2013-2.7
Payment Sum:  $2,860,000.00
 
United Nation International Children and Educational Fund (UNICEF) in conjunction with World Health Organization (WHO) and humanitarian organization under United Nation Organization (UNO) wish to inform you  about our ongoing meet concerning the aid of parent and family welfare.
 
The UNICEF wants to say big thanks to the world for their support for donating funds to help the international children's education and welfare. We have noticed that the money that was donated by Individuals, Organizations and international bodies worldwide to this country is very huge and have accumulated more than our yearly expectation/budget.
 
We have given money to various countries and we are also giving money to individuals and awarding you the sum of $2,860,000.00 for the upkeep of you and your family.
 
In this above regard, we the United Nation International Children and Educational Fund (UNICEF) in conjunction with World Health Organization (WHO) and humanitarian organization under United Nation Organization (UNO) have come to conclusions and draft out some sustainable amount of money for the up-keeping of your children and to your entire family, We have disburse the sum of  Two Million Eight Hundred Sixty Thousand US Dollars ($2,860,000) After Tax, Balance is The Sum Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($2,700,000) only, on your behalf, in other to help you maintain your children and establish good business for their future.
 
If you are interest to claim your ($2,700,000) and to process the MasterCard to your name, you are required to get back to us urgently and provide following information to process your award.
 
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•    YOUR FULL NAME…………………………..
•    COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE………………………..
•    STATE OF RESIDENCE……………………………..
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Purpose of this award is for
The Health care of you and your family
For your Children's Education
For a fair standard of living
To Protection of your children from being exploited and abuse
To establish a good business for their future
To make your family have the best and happiness
 
 
Regards,
United Nation International Children
And Educational Fund (UNICEF)
Member Of Staff
ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 00447014245556

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