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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!

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From: "Mr. Edward Harris" <edwardharris2013@outlook.com> (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:06:57 -0600 (BDT)
Subject: UNDESA WORLD SUMMIT

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs World Summit on
the Impact and Implications of the Global Financial and Economic Crisis on
Sustainable Development & Climate Change Proposals for an Integrated
Global Response to the Crisis.(21 - 25 November 2013 @ The International
Convention & Exhibition Center, London-United Kingdom).

Dear Invitee, Nonprofit/NGO Colleague,

On behalf of the organizing and scientific working committee, the United
Nations invites you to a Four-day summit of Economists, Educationists,
Administrators, Manufacturers, Researchers, Non-Governmental
Organizations,Religious Leaders, Community Organizations, individuals from
the Public and Private Sector from 21 - 25 November 2013 in London (UK) to
assess the worst global economic down turn since the Great Depression. The
aim is to identify emergency and long-term responses to mitigate the
impact of the crisis, populations, and initiate a needed dialogue on the
transformation of the international financial architecture, taking into
account the needs and concerns of all countries of the world.

The United Nations - DESA summit coming up in April was mandated at the
Follow-up International Conference on Financing for Development, held in
June 2009 in New-York. Member States requested the General Assembly to
organize the meeting "at the highest level".

Date: 21 - 25 November 2013.

Venue: International Convention Center London, United Kingdom.Conference
Theme: Impact and implications of the global financial and economic crisis
on sustainable development & climate change proposals for an integrated
global response to the crisis.

Registration to this Summit is absolutely "free" and strictly for invited
individuals and organizations only. As an invitee, you have received a
registration code UNDESA/03260/2013/UK with the invitation letter, which
grants you access to the registration form. The United Nations Department
of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) will sponsor free travel costs
and all-round flight ticket for all participant. Invited participants will
only be responsible for their hotel accommodation and feeding cost at the
Central Park Hotel. The International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC)
London, United Kingdom is the venue of this summit while the Central Park
Hotel has been officially designated to accommodate all participant for
this unique and prestigious global financial and economic crisis summit.
Participants will enjoy shows, attractions, activities, and tours
available in host city.

Call for papers:
United Nations welcomes paper presentation from interested participants,
scholars, financial experts, policy makers, and other practitioners. Paper
presentations will be scheduled for 20 minutes each including questions.

The following topics can be covered in your submission and presentation:

* Causes and Solutions of the Global Financial and Economic Crisis
* Global Repercussions of the Financial and Economic Crisis
* Fundamental Defects of the Free Market System
* The Impact of the Financial and Economic Crisis on Developing Countries
* The Impact of the Financial and Economic Crisis on Millennium
Development Goals MDG's
* Accounting & Financial Regulations
* Government and/or Private Sector Response to the Financial and Economic
Crisis
* Any other topic relating to Finance and Economy.

Important Dates:
Submission of Paper Presentation and Proposals -- Monday, 28th October,
2013.
Submission of Registration form and Proof of Accommodation from the
Central Park Hotel -- As early as possible.
Registration Closing Date -- As set by the United Nations.

For further details about registration form,visa,flight ticket and other
details, write an acceptance letter to be part of this event and send
directly to
the (Conference Organizing Secretary) Mr. Edward Harris via e-mail:
edwardharris2013@outlook.com

For more information: edwardharris2013@outlook.com

Register Now!

Robert Bouchard,
[Coordinator]
Communication and Public Affairs.

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