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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: "Arledge T. Marie" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <un_info@zing.vn>
Date: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 01:59:04 +0200
Subject: UN/WB/FNG COMPENSATION PROCESS

UN/WB/FNG COMPENSATION PROCESS
OUR REF: UN-FGA/WB4/13
YOUR REF: (UN/WB/FGA)..00/13
BATCH: 807-2011-550/188/19-1-13
 
 
I am Ms. Arledge T. Marie, secretary  to the UN. I was directed to inform you that your  detail/info is among those who have not received
their compensation from United Nations, after series of complains from FBI and other Security agencies from the various continent against
Africa for the rate of scam activities going on in these nations. we agreed with United States Government that US$950.000.00,will be
compensate to you among defrauded victims.Reconfirm information UN/WB/FGA Designated regional department:
 
1: Full Name ………………………………
2: Address ………………………………………………Postcode …………………….
3: Direct Phone (Mobile, Home) …………………………………………………….
4: Amount Involve Defrauded From You …………………………… Which You Lost Previously.
 
 
Department Of Scammed Monetary Enquirers Issues United States Region,
(UN/WB/FGA)
Contact Person: Dr. Richard James
E-mail: unjames@e-mail.ua
Protocol Officer.
 
Regards,
Arledge T. Marie

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