419 scam: "Frank Coleman"<un_scamvictimcompensation1@w.cn> United Nations (Scam Victims Compensation Payment)..,

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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:
- "million 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)
- "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)
- ",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)
- ",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)
- "un_scamvictimcompensation@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.
- +447924278518

Fraud email example:

From: "Frank Coleman" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <un_scamvictimcompensation@w.cn>
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:50:30 -0700
Subject: United Nations (Scam Victims Compensation Payment)..,

Ref: UN-FBI/00182/11

Date: 28:06:2011

Dear Scam Victim,

CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO SCAM VICTIMS FROM AFRICA AND BEYOND.

The General Assembly of the United Nations Executives consider it paramount importance to comply with the provisions of the act and constitution which enjoin her to pay compensation to the scam victims coursed by African fraudsters as this will help ameliorate their loses. However, the United Nations has paid over US$500,000,000.00 (Five Hundred Million United States Dollars) through our AUTHORIZED, paying bank, Barclay's Bank Plc, United Kingdom, which marked the second batch of payment year 2011.

Accordingly, this office has mandated Barclays Bank Plc, London to facilitate and transfer US$1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) only awarded to you by the United Nations, as your email address/name was enlisted in the authentic list forwarded to our office for compensation.

Therefore, you are to contact Barclay's Bank Plc Authorized Payment Department, Payment Director, and MRS. JUAN DEAN, of INFORMATION DEPARTMENT BARCLAY'S BANK PLC UNITED KINGDOM, Email: infodept@barclaysonlineplc.com, immediately with your personal details to avoid payment to the wrong person, (1) Your full name, residence or office address (2) Your telephone numbers.

We also advise you to send the same mentioned details to our office to enable us verify this sensitive matter and consequently send Payment Release Order to the paying bank for immediate transfer to bank account of your choice without any hitch.

Also be informed that any further delay from your side could be dangerous, as we shall not be held responsible for your delay and ignorance.

Regards,

Frank Coleman ESQ.
UN Legal
CALL: +447924278518
Email: un_scamvictimcompensation@w.cn

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