419 scam: "PAKISTANI FLOOD RELIEF"<info@unitednation.org> UNITED NATIONS ASSISTED PROGRAMME

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "PAKISTANI FLOOD RELIEF" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ahmedkhan506@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:53:37 +0100
Subject: UNITED NATIONS ASSISTED PROGRAMME

UNITED NATIONS ASSISTED PROGRAMME

Our Ref: WB/NF/UN/XX0296
PHONE: +0044 70557 55261
PAKISTANI FLOOD RELIEF
Dear Sir/Ma,

The united Nations Development Foundation and its partners are working on immediate relief, recovery and reconstruction in Pakistan. Donations will be used for all three, key phases in Pakistan.

UNDF, the natural disaster relief arm of the Organization of United Kingdom, has more than 150 people working Pakistan on economic development, disaster mitigation and protecting human rights. UNDF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization based in London and Pakistan.

The Devastating Flood that shattered Pakistan, the poorest country in the Middle East Hemisphere, has already claimed the lives of tens of thousands, perhaps even hundreds of thousands and have destroyed properties. Approximately 1 million people, about a third of Pakistan population, will be affected directly or indirectly from the Flood and its aftermath. The search for survivors continues unabated, but as time goes by the chances of finding survivors are reduced.

The United Nations Development Foundation is among the countries leading aid efforts in Pakistan. Our workers and doctors have been working tirelessly to rescue and heal thousands of the victim in Pakistan. A day after the Flood, NATAN, a national humanitarian relief operation uniting the efforts of dozens of specialist non-profit organizations specializing in emergency aid, flew to Pakistan to distribute medical care and life saving equipment, and to provide professional aid. This team will soon be joined - with your help - by 20 more aid missions specializing in rehabilitation, care for the homeless, aid for orphans, psycho-social and post-trauma support by mental-health professionals, and basic medical aid. With your support, we can send these specialist teams to Pakistan without delay and fully supplied.

Every team consists of 10 volunteer professional and will stay in Pakistan for 24 days. Expenses are estimated at $2,000 per day - every dollar of support will allow us to bring the best specialist aid to Pakistan and keep our teams there as long as possible.

Every donation will help. All donations are fully tax-deductible NO amount is too small save a soul and life .

To donate by Western Union Transfer: Send to.

Name: Abdul-latif Montharf
Address:123 Saint Lucas road,London
City:London
Country:United Kingdom
Indicate your full name the amount and send the MTCN number Back to us

Thank you for your Donation as GOD bless you too.
Regards
AHMED KHAN,

for Pakistani flood relief

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