419 scam: "Dr. Ehigie Uzoma" <info_un@kimo.com> FINAL SOLUTION TO YOU PAYMENT RELEASE

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",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)
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "abuja" (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.
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.
- uncc1960@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Ehigie Uzoma" <info_un@kimo.com>
Reply-To: greatinfo01@yahoo.co.uk
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2013 06:41:43 +1100 (EST)
Subject: FINAL SOLUTION TO YOU PAYMENT RELEASE

UNITED NATION COMPENSATION COMMISSION.
AFRICAN UNION REGIONAL OFFICE,
ABUJA.
TELEGRAM: UNCCAU

REF NO: AUTH PMT-UN/IOD/2013/Q4

Attention: Hon. Beneficiary

From the records of outstanding beneficiary’s funds due for immediate
payment, your name/particulars were discovered as next on the approved
payment list. I wish to inform you that the total sum of US$15,500,000.00
being your approved funds had been reflected in our PAYMENTS SYSTEM DATA
BASE (PSDB) for immediate payment to you in the following method as
listed: Payment by ATM Card, Payment by bank to bank Wire Transfer,
Payment by Cash delivery to your door-step and payment by online banking
via our corresponding banks.

For your information kindly re-confirm the following information
immediately to facilitate the issuance of an international payment
justification order document on your behalf which will enable the
immediate release/ delivery of your funds to you.

1) Your full name:
2) Contact address:
3) Nationality:
4) Phone, fax and mobile:
5) Gender:
6) Age:
7) Your occupation:
8) Your expected amount:
9) A copy of your ID

Your compensation payment approval is made under the auspices of United
Nation and African Union in collaboration with the IMF/World Bank, and we
intend to successfully complete your payment within the time frame as
stipulated.

You are therefore strongly advice to stop further communication with any
other bank or financial institution regarding this matter, for we shall
deliver your ATM Card or your chosen payment method to your doorstep
through our accredited Banks/Diplomatic delivery upon your response and
full complement of this mail, for the overall safety of your fund.

Kindly reply to: - uncc1960@gmail.com with your personal details, for
immediate release of your funds to you.

Best regards,

Dr. Ehigie Uzoma

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