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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: UNITED NATIONS <info@uncc.org>
Date: Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:55:19 +0000
Subject: Your $350,000.00 Compensation Bank Draft From United Nations.



Attn:

The UNITED NATIONS has agreed to compensate in scam activities in the
past by dubious Individuals.The sum of US$350,000.00 was issued to each of
you .We
found your name in our list as one of the beneficiary and that is why we are
contacting you through this medium. This have been agreed upon and have been
signed.

You are advised now to contact Dr. Jim Ovia of Zenith Bank Nig Plc via
his Email Address; zenithbwithunccgrants2010@9.cn,as he is our
representative who is in charge of disposing the bank draft to you.

You are to Send the information below to Dr.Jim Ovia .via his email
address;
for the immediate delivery of your Compensation bank Draft to you.

Full Names (Surname First).......
Current Address...................
Country........................
Telephone #..............
Age....................


Contact him immediately with the requested information above for your
International Bank Draft of USD$ 350,000.00 USD.

Have a nice day and Hope you use this Money Wisely.

Regards,
Gen Ban KiMon
Secretary General (UNITED NATIONS)

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