419 scam: European Union Agency <eunia@mail2london.com> check $2,500,000.00 United states / (EU) Transfer Clearance Issued.TH OVER DUE INHPŒë¸"

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "notarization fees" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "cashiers check" (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. )
- "robert-giggs@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +447924063764

Fraud email example:

From: European Union Agency <eunia@mail2london.com>
Reply-To: robert-giggs@w.cn
Date: Sat, 5 Jun 2010 17:46:35 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: check $2,500,000.00 United states / (EU) Transfer Clearance Issued.

European Union Investigation Agency (EUNIA)

6th Floor. 100 Ludgate Hill. EC4M 7RE, London,

United Kingdom

04/06/2010

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am Mrs Glorina Verner the Head of the European Union Investigation Agency (EUNIA). We have completed the investigation of your intercepted cashiers Check of US$2,500,000.00 (Two Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in our custody for a while and have confirmed beyond all reasonable doubts that the said amount is free from Drug or terrorist related activities hence a certified European Union (EU) Clearance has been issued in your Name to cover the Transfer of the Total Funds to your nominated account in your country. This clearance will clear all doubts with all authorities concerned in your country as soon as the total funds are transferred to your country.

I wish to Inform you that the check $2,500,000.00 United states dollars has been deposited with Korea Development Finance Bank-London (International Wire Transfer Department) in London England for direct Transfer to your nominated account. I have discussed the Modality of Transfer with the Head of the International Wire Transfer Department Mr Robert Giggs and he assured me that all you need to do is to Open a Non residential account with the Korea Development Finance Bank-London for your Check to be paid in for Transfer and then you send him your Nominated account details where you want the funds transfer directed.

The Opening of the Non-Residence account will cost you only £340.00 Pounds, that is if you can not be able to Travel down to London for the Legalization and Notarization fees. Now that you clearly Understand the ethics of the Korea Development Finance Bank wire Transfer, i want you to contact directly the personnel in-charge Mr Robert Giggs, his direct email address and Telephone number below.

Korea Development Finance Bank-London

(International Wire Transfer Department)

Address : 16th Floor, 99 Bishopsgate, London EC2M 3XD, U.K.

Email : (robert-giggs@w.cn)

Tel: +447924063764

We have already sent an official Letter with the Check to the Korea Development Finance Bank-London (International Wire Transfer Department) hence get in touch with Mr Robert Giggs to assist you in getting the transfer done Two Banking Days. He is a Professional and with his directives, the Transfer will be highly successful without further hitches.

Please i want to warn you that this email communication is meant for ONLY you to avoid fraud attempts by all these criminals that roam the streets and Internet these days. In your best interest , Stop All communication with ALL regarding this Transfer until you confirm your funds in your Nominated account to Avoid Transfer Interception or Funds diversion . Let me know when you get the funds so that we will close your Case file here in our Office.

My Regards and Best of Luck in your Endeavor.

Yours Faithfully,

Mrs Glorina Verner

Head of Department

European Union Investigation Agency (EUNIA)

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