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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:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "hundred thousand us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- info.pmcshane2@yahoo.com.hk (Yahoo, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "UNITED NATIONS" <info@UN.COM>
Reply-To: info.pmcshane2@yahoo.com.hk
Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:27:17 -0200
Subject:
UNITED NATIONS
OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF
HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS.
Our Ref: UNO/SNT/RAL/1534098
In line with the United Nations millennium development goal to
eradicate poverty and hunger by the year 2015 I am directed to
inform you that your payment verification and confirmation is
completed, therefore we are happy to inform you that
arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment
as soon as possible in our bid for transparency.
It is my pleasure to inform you that an ATM Card has been approved
in your favour, The ATM Card value is $500,000.00 (FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND US DOLLARS).
You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of $5,000.00
is permitted daily and this is ably supported by Inter Switch so
you can make withdrawal at any location or ATM Center of your
choice.
Kindly be informed that you are to provide a delivery fee of $95.00
USD for the delivery of your package to you and be informed that
the delivery will be made to your address within 48 hours (2 days)
after the confirmation of your payment of the delivery cost. The
delivery fee receipt will be attached to the delivery documents
to avoid being delayed by Customs.
Kindly provide the details below for delivery.
1. Valid delivery address
2. Name
3. Phone Number
4. Occupation
5. Sex/Gender
Email Address: info.pmcshane2@yahoo.com.hk
Treat as urgent and note that your ATM Card is ready and available
for dispatch to you.
Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief, Coordinator
Copyright ©1996-2013 United Nations Development program Inc..
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