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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: "Mr Mark Williams" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mwilliams1718@googlemail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 May 2011 17:13:42 +0100
Subject: From Dr Mark Williams!

United Nations Trust Fund
Switzerland Department of Humanitarian Affairs
Palais des Nations CH-1211 Geneva 10
Switzerland

Dear Beneficiary,

I am Dr.Mark Williams the Secretary of United Nations Trust Fund-{UN}, organisation in Asia. I wish to inform you that your E-mail address have been entitled to a cash grant of [ US$850,000.00 usd ]. This Grant was promoted and sponsored by United Nations Trust Fund-UN, Malaysia in conjunction with the European Council.

These funds are not meant or given out to promote terrorism or any illicit acts, but geared towards eradicating poverty in Africa, Asia , America, Europe and the world at Large by the year 2020. We therefore encourage you to utilise the funds deligently in setting up projects that would enhance the social-economic development of your country.

To facilitate the disbursement of this noble donation to you, Kindly fill the claims requirement form attached to this e-mail.

VERIFICATION / FUNDS RELEASE FORM

1.Name in full--
2.Address--
3.Nationality--
4.Age--
5.Sex--
6.Occupation--
7.Phone/Fax--
8.Present Country--
9.Alternate Email Address--



This will enable us verify, approve and Insure your Grant Entitlements for claims within the next days. On completion of this Insurance process, your Grant will be deposited with the affiliate Payout bank of the United Nations Trust Fund-{UN} Organisation here in Europe to deliver your grant fund.

You are by all means advised to keep your Grant information confidential until the funds are disbursed to you to prevent unwarranted attention by the International Press and the generality of the public. Furthermore, as a security measure your completed identification will be forwarded to the European Council to ensure that you utilise the funds accordingly for the Economic Growth of your region and in line with the Poverty Alleviation Scheme of this year's 61st anniversary Cash Grant/Donation programme.

Further information on requisites associated with the disbursement proceedings of your Grant Entitlements will be disclosed to you as soon as you provide the required information stated above.

I await your response to this e-mail at your earliest convenience, as i congratulate you once again.



Dr. Mark Williams
United Nations-UN (Europe)



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