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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: UNFCCC <invitation1@unfccc-cop.org.uk>
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2015 12:24:01 +0100 (BST)
Subject: Invitation: (COP21) - United Nations Conference on Climate Change
2015.

Dear Invitee, Nonprofit/NGO Colleague,

On behalf of the Organizing and Scientific Committee, the United Nations is
pleased to invite you to participate at the 21st session of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change UNFCCC- (COP21) 28 - 31 July, (London
2015). The parties to the convention have met annually from 1995 in Conferences
of the Parties (COP21) to assess progress in dealing with climate change. This
will be the 21st yearly session of the Conference of the Parties.

Dates: 28 - 31 July, 2015.
Venue: ExCeL London International Exhibition and Convention Centre -London,
United Kingdom.
Conference Theme: "Climate prediction and information for decision-making:
focusing on scientific advances in seasonal to interannual timescales, taking
into account multi-decadal prediction".

The UNFCCC-United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP21)
steering Committee welcomes Scientists, climate service providers, High-level
policy-makers, Global business leaders,Decision-makers from the public and
private sectors, Green visionaries, Academia, IO's and NGO's, Professionals in
relevant fields, Women and Youth Organizations, Development Groups, Governmental
Agencies, Civil Society Organizations, Community Development Organizations,
Donor Agencies and Individuals working in the related field to participate and
submit papers and
proposals for presentation at the interactive sessions and workshops. Papers
should broadly explore the conference theme.

The President of the 69th UN General Assembly, Sam Kutesa, will convene this
high-level event, with the aim of giving momentum and adding impetus to efforts
to reach a global agreement in 2015 under the UN Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The conference objective is to achieve a
legally binding and universal agreement on climate, from all the nations of the
world. Leadership of the negotiations is yet to be
determined.

The presentations may be completed research, research in-progress or case
studies, especially those reflecting innovative Green building practice.
Generally the presentations will consist of a panel of three or four presenters
with similar topics. Each presenter will speak for ten minutes and after all
presentations are completed the floor will be opened for questions and
discussions. You should also have this letter with you when you come through. We
will assess participants situation on an individual basis and provide all
necessary Visa support and free travel costs sponsorship.

Registration is "free" and strictly for invited individuals and organizations
only. As an invitee, you have received a registration code
FCCC/COP21-CMP12/2015/LND with the invitation letter, which grants you access to
the registration form. Submission of paper abstract may be made via email to
secretariat@unfcccint.org submissions will be acknowledged within 5 days of
receipt. Notification of acceptance of paper presentation will be sent as soon
as the reviewing process is completed.

For registration and more information about the event, contact the UNFCCC
secretariat e-mail: secretariat@unfcccint.org

For more information call +44(0)793-74-27449.

Register now!

Christiana Figueres
Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change [UNFCCC].

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