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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: "COMPENSATIONS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <unitednation.dep11@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:59:48 +0200
Subject: UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATIONS OFFICE

FROM THE DESK OF MR. BAN KI MOON
U.N SECRETARY GENERAL
UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATIONS OFFICE
BROADWAY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PAYMENT CODE: UN/ECB/06654/2014-US$4.500,
000.00USD
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CC: World Bank-Switzerland
CC: International Monetary Fund
CC: Royal Bank Of Scotland 
   
RE:UNITED NATIONS 2014 IST QUARTER COMPENSATION PAYMENT APPROVED US$4.5MILLION ONLY.   
      
This is officially to notify you that We have received a payment credit instruction from the World Bank Swiss to credit your account with your full Compensation fund of US$4.5Million from the United Nation reserve account With our Offshore Bank because they are having problem with International Monetary Fund (IMF).
      
We the United Nation of New York has taken up the mantle to advocate on your interest for the release of your fund over delayed payment.   
      
I hereby acquaint you with the procedure for the release and transfer of this approved payment fund to you.
      
You are required to furnish to us the under mentioned statutory requisites to enable my office commence actions. 
      
      
{1}. Your Full Name and Address:
{2}. Your Confidential Tell, Cell and Fax Number for easier and faster communication:
{3). Your Bank name and address:
{4). Your A/c Name and Numbers:
(5). Your Swift Code
(6) Occupation / Marital Status:   
      
      
Be informed that transfer will commence immediately we hear from you with the account information.
      
Once more, United Nation of NEW YORK will not hesitate to credit your account within 24hours in accordance with Fund release order regulations.   
      
Finally, I want you to know that all modalities has been put in place for the successful transfer of your Compensation fund of US$4.5M into your bank account, The transfer of your fund is 100% Genuine and risk free, as all international rules and regulations concerning Fund Transfer has been adhere to for safe transfer of your fund into your Nominated bank account.   
      
This is a golden opportunity for you now to receive your fund. Thanks for your anticipated co-operation.
      
 
Your Immediate Response is Highly needed to enable us commence for the transfer. 
      
      
Yours Faithfully, 
 
Mr. BAN KI MOON
U.N SECRETARY GENERAL

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