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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
  • "outstanding contractors" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
  • "transferred into your bank account" (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)
  • "hundred thousand united states 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)
  • "certified bank draft" (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.
  • uncontractpayment@myway.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE <capt.jcwillimas-4@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <uncontractpayment@myway.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:49:01 -0600
Subject: ( INTERNATIONAL FUNDS TRANSFER / AUDIT UNIT )





( INTERNATIONAL FUNDS TRANSFER / AUDIT UNIT )

UNITED NATIONSWORLD BANK ASSISTED PROGRAMMEDIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONALPAYMENT AND TRANSFERS870 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA 20-ANEW YORK NY 10017WIRE TRANSFER/AUDIT UNIT.

FUNDS REF:WB/NF/UN/XX027.

ATTN: BENEFICIARY,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your claim application as the immediate contract payment from united nations your name was discovered as next on the list of the outstanding contractors who have not received their payments and we have verified the account number and it has been confirmed Ok today.Following the resolution and settlement of the payment by the United Nations in conjunction with the world bank, an irrevocable instructions and authorization has been given to us today to process and effect your payment valued at US$10.5M (Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars only) due to you as the outstanding contractors without delay.However, please be officially informed that your settlement as the outstanding contractor valued at US$10.5MUSD is under due processing and upon the approval of the payment we shall immediately transfer your total funds into your designated account and it will be confirmed in your account without any delay.Therefore, be rest assured that we shall ensure that your fund is transferred into your bank account as soon as the processing and approvals of the funds has been completed by us, then we shall effect the transfer immediately without any delay. Note that all the relevant remittance slip relating to this transfer will be sent to you and your banker for the clearance of the funds with your bank.To this end, We are pleased to inform you that we are going to effect your total payment through any of the following mode of payment below: (1) SPECIAL CASH PAYMENT(2) SWIFT/TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER(3) INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED BANK DRAFTDear, You are hereby advised to choose any of the above options that suit you to enable this reputable office finalize and effect your payment without any delay. Note that the funds will transfer in US Dollars.Note that you must re-confirm the following information to me of Probate for final authentication and approval of your Contract fund.(1)Your full name.(2)Phone, fax and mobile #.(3) Company’s name, position and address.(4) Profession, age and marital status.(5) Copy of int'l passport or any scanned identity to prove you.
(6) Equity Line Of Credit {YES OR NO}.Finally, as a matter of urgency you are advised to contact Rev. Dr. Roger Hedges International Audit unit, United Nations Liaison Office In London Uk, via e-mailL: uncontractpayment@myway.com

Act accordingly.I will be waiting for your urgent and prompt response.CONGRATULATIONS.




CAPT. JAMES.C.WILLIAMS
UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK.
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