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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: "United Nations" <info@UnitedNations.org>
Reply-To: diffily@freemail.hu
Date: Sat, 16 Jun 2012 21:10:46 -0300 (BRT)
Subject: The ATM Card Value is $850,000.00(USD).

>From the UNDP Country Office.
Coordinator and Resident Representative of the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Our Ref: UNDP/SNT/RAL
Your Ref: GUK/ATM/0971

Good Day,

I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and
confirmations are correct, therefore we are happy to inform you that all
arrangements have been concluded to effect you a payment as soon as
possible, Please Note that this is a donation to you from the UN
Department of Economic and Social Affairs Division for Sustainable
Development, and in our bid to transparency, it is my pleasure to inform
you that an ATM Card with Number: 75428050011004432 have been approved in
your favor, your default Personal Identification Number is 2090. The ATM
Card Value is $850,000.00(USD).

You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of 5,000.00(USD) is
permitted on withdrawal per day and are duly Inter Switch so you can make
withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice.

WE HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT YOU ARE STILL DEALING WITH THE NONE OFFICIALS
IN THE BANK YOUR ENTIRE ATTEMPT TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF THE FUND TO YOU.
WE WISH TO ADVISE YOU THAT SUCH AN ILLEGAL ACT LIKE THESE HAVE TO STOP IF
YOU WISH TO RECEIVE YOUR PAYMENT SINCE WE HAVE DECIDED TO BRING A SOLUTION
TO YOUR PROBLEM.
ALSO FOR YOUR INFORMATION, YOU HAVE TO STOP ANY FURTHER COMMUNICATION WITH
ANY OTHER PERSON(S) OR OFFICE(S) TO AVOID ANY HITCHES IN RECEIVING YOUR
PAYMENT

All you have to do is immediately respond to this email with your
information, so that we can give you the necessary instructions on how to
procure your Approval Slip which contains details on how to receive and
activate your ATM CARD, and also how to make funds withdrawals. Note that
the process of procuring the Approval Slip will cost you a total of $80
USD only, which has to be paid directly from you, it has to be made
available before the shipment can commence, and this is the only
requirement from you.

We have concluded delivery arrangements with The FedEx Express Courier,
and we will take full responsibility for the cost and insurance of your
ATM Card delivery

Kindly provide the details below for your ATM Card Issuing, approval and
delivery processing.

1. Valid Delivery Address.
2. Full Names.
3. Phone Number.

Please do confirm that you will take responsibility for the cost of
acquiring the ATM Card Approval Slip, which is the only requirement from
you.

Congratulations to you, your prompt response is being awaited.

Regards,
Mr. J.A. Diffily
United Nations Resident Coordinator and Resident Representative of the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).


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