419 scam: United Nations <unitednation2010@live.co.uk> CONTACT COURIER FOR DISPATCH

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "citylinkexpressuk@live.co.uk" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a fake lottery scam. Consider the following facts about real lotteries:
1. They don't notify winners by email.
2. You can't win without first buying a lottery ticket.
3. They don't randomly select email addresses to award prizes to.
4. They don't use free email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc) to communicate with you.
5. They don't tell you to call a mobile phone number.
6. They don't tell you to keep your winnings secret.
7. They will never ask a winner to pay any fees to receive a prize!
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +448712372709 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: United Nations <unitednation2010@live.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:15:33 +0000
Subject: CONTACT COURIER FOR DISPATCH

Dear Valuable Winner,

This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email and we We wish to congratulate you once again on this note, in respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution, I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency. Your scepticism is understandable and not without merit. However, we will not be party to a situation like you suggested and quite frankly, I take exception to what you are implying. Your Prize amount from the United Nations trust Funds is real and legitimate.

I'm also pleased to inform you that your winning Parcel has gained approval from the Office of The United Nations Secretary (Ban Ki-Moon) and also a certificate of prize claims has been sent along side with other vital documents. Our affiliated delivery company (CITY-LINK COURIER SERVICES) department in which your winnings Parcel of Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars $800,000.00 GBP has been sent for delivery to your residence in India.

Do contact the CITY LINK COURIER SERVICE with the contact information below for further instructions on how to send the consignment to your location and the amount to be charged for the delivery. You are thefore advised to send your contact details to the courier company for reference and verification purpose such as. Name, Address, Phone Number and your ID Proof.

CITY-LINK COURIER SERVICE UK
DISPATCH OFFICER: Mr. Steven Stark (Head Dispatch Officer)
COMPANY EMAIL: citylinkexpressuk@live.co.uk
CUSTOMER CARELINE: (+44) 8712372709

The United Nations Board of Trustee's has reached a decision from headquarters that any double claim discovered by the Board of Trustee's will result to the cancelling of that particular winning, making a loss for both the double claimer and the real winner, as it is taken that the real winner was the informer to the double claimer about the lottery. So you are hereby strongly advised once more to keep your winnings strictly confidential until you claim your prize.
It is Expected that you add your IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS{UNK/9144} as the subject of any correspondence with the courier company to ensure they respond in a timely manner.

Best Regards,
Mr.Mr.Beldock J.
(Events Co-ordinator)
Payment and Release Order Dept.
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