419 scam: Ms. Carman L. Lapointe <greg-allen@9.cn> Good News for you

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "clearance fee" (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. )
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "greg-allen@9.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.

Fraud email example:

From: Ms. Carman L. Lapointe <greg-allen@9.cn>
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:16:49 +0100 (CET)
Subject: Good News for you

UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES
Internal Audit, Monitoring,Consulting And Investigations Division
Liason Regional office London{UK}
ASSITANCE SECATRY TO UNITED NATION

From: Ms. Carman L. Lapointe

Dear Beneficiary; Good News for you

This is to inform you that I came to Nigeria Two Days ago, after series of complains from the FBI and other Security agencies from Asia, Europe, Oceania, Australia ,South America and the United States of America respectively, against the Federal Government of Nigeria and the rate of scam/fraudulent activities going on in their country.
I have meat with {President Good -luck Jonathan} who claimed that he has been trying his best to make sure you receive your fund in your account. Right now, as directed by our secretary general Mr.Ban Ki-Moon, , We have decided to waive away all your clearance fees and authorize the Government of Nigeria to effect the payment of your fund into your account without any delay.

Sincerely, you are a lucky person because I have just discovered that some top Nigerian/British Government Officials are interested in your fund and they are working in collaboration with One Mr .John Wheeler from USA to frustrate you and thereafter divert your fund into their personal account.

I have a very limited time to stay in Nigeria here so I would like you to urgently respond with this three options on how you will like to received your fund in the next 24 hours

Amount to compensate you is the sum of $10.5m dollars only

{!} ATM VISA CARD

{2] ELECTRONICS BANK TRANSFER

{3}CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT

EMAIL:greg-allen@9.cn
Sincerely yours,
Assistance sectary united nation
Ms. Carman L. Lapointe.
Office of the UN. African Region.

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