419 scam: "Mrs.Linda Piera"<info@un.org> Compensation Fund (Follow My Instruction)

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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:

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:
- "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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs.Linda Piera" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <account.dept@shqiptar.eu>
Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2013 06:37:44 +0200
Subject: Compensation Fund (Follow My Instruction)

United Nations Compensation Unit,
In Affiliation with World Bank Our
Ref: U.N/WBO/042UK/2013.

Dear Beneficiary,

How are you today? Hope all is well with you and family? We have been having
a meeting for the past 7 months which ended 2 days ago with the secretary to
the UNITED NATIONS. This email is to people who have been involved in some
unsuccessful transactions in all parts of the world.

We found your name in our list and that is why we are contacting you. we are
happy to inform you that you are among the list of beneficiaries to be
compensated via the United Nations compensation program via ATM payment
process. Arrangements has perfectly been concluded to effect these payments.

However, it is our pleasure to inform you that your ATM Card Number; 5490
9957 6302 4525 has been approved and upgraded in your favour. Mean while,
your Secret Pin Number will be available as soon as you confirm to us the
receipt of your ATM CARD.
The ATM Card has been programmed with a total amount of $500,000.00 US Only.
You are advised to withdrawal value of US$10,000.00 daily from any ATM
Centre of your choice/nearest to you. We have also concluded delivery
arrangement with our accredited courier service Company to oversee the
delivery of the ATM Card to you without any further delay.

So you are hereby advised to forward to the Director for ATM SWIFT CARD
Department Your full contact details as follows;
(I) Name in full (2) Telephone number (3)Correct mailing address where you
want us to send your ATM card (4) Your Personal Identity Card/Drivers
license (5) Occupation.

Contact Mrs.Cristal Marie Gabalga immediately for your ATM SWIFT CARD:
Person to Contact: Mrs.Cristal Marie Gabalga
Email: attorney.cristal@outlook.com
Thanks and God bless you and your family. Hoping to hear from you as soon as
you receive your ATM CARD.

Regards,

Ms. Valerie Amos.
United Nations Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs,Emergency Relief
Coordinator.

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