419 scam: "Mr, Horn Rooney" <profcharlesbean_gov@workmail.com> PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- profcharlesbean_gov@workmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr, Horn Rooney" <profcharlesbean_gov@workmail.com>
Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:39:36 +0100
Subject: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

Hello and Happy New Month...

This email is to all the people that have been scammed or
extorted money from due to advance free fraud round the
World, the UNITED NATIONS have agreed to Compensate each and
everyone of you, with the sum of US$750,000.00 this includes
people that have had an unfinished transaction or
International businesses that failed due to Government
problems or irregularities.

Your name was found in our list after the last United Nation
Conference held at the United Nation House New York USA and
that is why we are contacting you over it, it has been
agreed upon and have been signed by he newly established
Executive Board of the newest entity in the United Nations
family – the United Nations Entity for Gender equality and
the Empowerment of women (UN Women), under the distinguished
leadership and Executive Direction of the newest
Under-Secretary-General Madame Michelle Bachelet, former
President of Chile. Ms Bachelet brings to the job a
formidable asset, an immeasurable passion, profound and
varied experience as well as influence, respect and
admiration around the world.

You have to contact Prof, Charles Bean. immediately you
received this email, as he is the UNITED NATIONS
representative in respect of this 2014 Compensation Scheme,
contact him immediately let him know how you want your
payment from the three listed below. It will be important to
accelerate efforts to complete the human resource processes
to ensure that the requisite staff are in place and ready to
take on the important tasks ahead.

1. Cheque
2. International Bank Draft
3. ATM WITHDRAW CARD
4.Diplomatic Delivery

Kindly provide the information below to enable Prof, Charles
Bean to process your payment.

Full Name..................
Contact address.................
Direct cell Phone number.............
Occupation...................
sex..............
Age...............

Contact Prof, Charles Bean.
possition: Deputy Governor,
The Bank of England. [B.O.E]
Email: profcharlesbean_gov@workmail.com

Regards,

Mr, Horn Rooney
United Nation UK
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