419 scam: Ambassadors Jones Wilks <good_office@rediffmail.com> YOUR TOTAL FUND $6.4 MILLIONS US DOLLARS.

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "consignment " (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)
- "million us 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)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- goodoffice@superposta.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Ambassadors Jones Wilks <good_office@rediffmail.com>
Reply-To: goodoffice@superposta.com
Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 17:36:32 +0800 (SGT)
Subject: YOUR TOTAL FUND $6.4 MILLIONS US DOLLARS.

Attn. Please;

How Are You Doing Today, Am Barrister Jones Wilks,I Am Very Excited To Inform You That I Shall Be Representing U.S Ambassador In A General Financial Business Resort (Gatherings) Summit With Some Very Important Personalities (V.I.P) Of Other Countries Of The World Concerning The Present Global Economic Crisis And The High Rate Of Unemployment And The Meeting Shall Be Hold On Tuesday 8th November, 2011 In New York USA.

I Know It's Not Mandatory That You Must Come From This Very City Or Country But All Am Saying Is That As Personal Assistant/ Adviser To The United Nations Organization I Shall Make Sure That All Unreleased Wining And Contract Fund Shall Be Declare Release Immediately To The Beneficiary Accordingly With Immediate Effect As The Payment Has Been Delayed, According To My File Verification I Found Your Name Among The List Of People Who Have Not Yet Receive Their Wining Or Contract Fund, I Can Assure You Of Getting Your Fund After The Meeting Is Been Hold As I Know Personal As United Nations Ambassador That If You Receive Your Fund Valued For The Sum Of ($6.4 Million Us Dollars)It Will Help Bring Down The Rate Of Economic Crisis Going On At The Moment Round The Global World So It's The Major Reasons Of This Very Important Meeting, I Shall Be Representing U.S Ambassador To Help You Receive Your Us$6.4 Million Usd Immediately.

The world ambassadors to UNICEF. UNDD, United Nations, IMF, Has Agreed To Help You Get Your Long Awaited Fund By Authorizing The Paying Courier Or Banks To Release The Fund To Me Personal So I Can Deliver The Fund To You With My Un Ambassador Passport To Ensure No Delay, After The Meeting I Shall Bring Your Package/Consignment Which Contains A Cash Worth Sum Of $6.4m Along With Me So Stop Delaying With Whom Ever Is Attempting To Deceive You About Receiving Your Fund As United Nation Have Taken Full Charge Of Delivery Your Fund. So As Soon As The Meeting Is Over I Will Be Coming Directly To Your House By Myself. (Mistake Is Absolutely Not Accepted, Reconfirm The Address Where You Want The Package To Be Delivered And The Nearest Airport To Your City Of Residence Also I Need Your Cell Phone Number To Enable Me Call You Also A Copy Of Your Id Or Driver License Is Needed For Identification Purpose As It's Most Be Presented To Me Before The Fund
Final Hand Over To You As The Beneficiary.

I Have Ensure That All The Ambassadors Pleaded On Your Behalf For Your Package Consisting Of Your Fund To Be Release To Me For Immediate Delivering To You By Myself Which Has Been Approved And Shall Be Signed In Our Office In New York At Our Headquarter After The Meeting. The Payment Approval Documents Have Been Acquired For The Smooth Delivery Of Your Package Meanwhile This Is Your File Number (UNAPO101-UNHNY1) Use It As Subject While Responding To This Mail Do Not Forget It As Its Very Important.

Outline Below my direct email Where To Respond For Immediate Attention ( goodoffice@superposta.com ) and here is my New York USA line +1-917-965-5549.

I Await Your Fast Response.
The World Ambassadors To UNICEF. UNDD, UN.

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