419 scam: DCM <United-Nations-Organization-Committee@tvm.co.mz> **SPAM** Attention Beneficiary,

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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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "western union" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "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)
- "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)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +4408002409058
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.
- customercareservice20099@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: DCM <United-Nations-Organization-Committee@tvm.co.mz>
Reply-To: customercareservice20099@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:46:37 +0200
Subject: **SPAM** Attention Beneficiary,

Western Union Administrative Office
#109 THEMES MEAD, COTONOU,OFFICE IN BENIN REPUBLIC .
In Conjunction with United Nations Organization
UN Compensation payment Committee

Complement of the Season 2013

Attention Beneficiary,

We are contacting you from United Nations Office IN BENIN REPUBLIC concerning the amount of $2,900,000.00USD {Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand United States Dollars only} that was directed in to our network system through United Nations,and few from other e-mail providers. Six people are selected to benefit from this promotion and you are one of the Selected Winners.

KTU/9023118308, with none allocation security access code.

We have been trying to reach you since the past few days,as my associate has helped me to send your first payment of US$10,000 to you as instructed by Mr. David Cameron the United Kingdom Prime Minister after the last (G20) meeting with (United Nations) that was held in BENIN REPUBLIC, making you one of the beneficiaries. Here is the

information below.

Sender Information's

Senders Name::...... Mark Lemon
MTCN:...... 136-533-1646
Amount::......USD $10,000.00
Question:.......When
Answers:...... Today

Or you can also call our Head Quarters Office in United Kingdom for you confirmation of your fund and please follow the instruction by them
Tel: (+ 44) 7011139392

We will send you US$10,000 on a daily basis until we finish your payment of ($2,900,000.00USD ) as directed by The United Nations which is applicable to all those involved in this Compensation payment exercise. Now you are advised to contact us immediately on the phone at: (+ 44) 7011139392 or email us at: (customercareservice20099@gmail.com ) to enable us make the first installment payment of Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000).You are to provide us with the following information to facilitate your payment.

I told him to keep sending you USD $10,000.00 every day until the FULL payment of ($2,900,000.00USD ) is completed.

A certificate will be made to change the Receiver Name as stated by the British prime minister,Provide the below details:via Email to: Mr Bruce Foster

1) Your Full Name__________________
2) Married/Single_________________________
3) Current Home Address_______________________
4) Your mobile Phone: Telephone Number_________________________
5) Age and Sex_______________________
6) Occupation______________________
7) Copy ID______________

The money will not reflect until the clearance certificate is issue to you by the Allocation security code Activation Department;-.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter, and I look forward to receiving your message and assisting you in whatever way I can. If you have any problems, please don't hesistate to call our office for further assistance at the number listed below. Thank you again!

Mr Bruce Foster.
Mobile: (+ 44) 7011139392 Fax: +44 (0) 80 0240 9058
Enquirer: (+ 44) 7011139392
Foreign operation department office of Western Union
Email:customercareservice20099@gmail.com

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