419 scam: UN Security Council <payment@un-payment.org> Your payment with reference number #.MAV/UNO/WBO/LM-05-371

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",000,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: UN Security Council <payment@un-payment.org>
Reply-To: revscott1@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 15 May 2010 22:48:41 +0100
Subject: Your payment with reference number #.MAV/UNO/WBO/LM-05-371

THE UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION
In Conjunction with the International Monetary Fund
WORLD BANK FACT-FINDING & SPECIAL DUTIES OFFICE
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM.

Dear Sir/Ma

The United Nations Security Council, hereby receives your payment with reference number #.MAV/UNO/WBO/LM-05-371 amounting to US$10,000,000.00 (Ten Million States Dollars) This council was set up to fight against scam and fraudulent activities worldwide,responsible for investigating the legitimacy of unpaid contract, inheritance and lotto winning claims by companies and individuals and directs the payingauthorities worldwide to make immediate payment of verified claims to the beneficiaries without further delay, your said payment is being arranged in a Security-proof box weighing 75kg padded with synthetic nylon. According to information gathered from the bank's security computer we were notifiedthat you have waited for so long to receive this payment without success, we also confirmed that you have met all statutory requirements in respect of yourpending payment.

This important notice is to let you know that your payment is ready to be moved by Swift Bank Transfer (Five working days) to your account or via diplomatic
means of cash delivery (Two days) to your door step. Please note that your payment will be processed and released to you as soon as you respond to this
confidential letter by reconfirming to us the following details:

(1) Your Full Name:
(2) Home Address:
(3) Phone, Fax and Mobile Number:
(4) Company Name/Occupation:
(5) Home Address:
(6) Payment option (Bank Transfer/Cash delivery):

Immediately the above details are received and validated, your payment will be processed within 48hours.

Yours Faithfully,

REV. FATHER WILLIAM SCOTT
Director, Special Duties

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