419 scam: "UNICEF ORGANIZATION" <callus@qdwxs.com> CONGRATULATIONS! FROM UNICEF ORGANIZATION

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- 00447014245556

Fraud email example:

From: "UNICEF ORGANIZATION" <callus@qdwxs.com>
Reply-To: unicefdiplomat.org@zh8844.com
Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 16:08:53 -0200
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS! FROM UNICEF ORGANIZATION

United Nation International Children
And Educational Fund (UNICEF)
Cindy Ln & Beverly Ave
The International Desk.
Telephone No: 00447014245556
============================================================================
CONGRATULATIONS! FROM UNICEF ORGANIZATION Dated 23Rd November 2013

Dear Sir/Madam
Ref:: UNCEF/23/11/2013-2.7
Payment Sum: $2,860,000.00

United Nation International Children and Educational Fund (UNICEF) in
conjunction with World Health Organization (WHO) and humanitarian
organization under United Nation Organization (UNO) wish to inform you
about our ongoing meet concerning the aid of parent and family welfare.

The UNICEF wants to say big thanks to the world for their support for
donating funds to help the international children's education and welfare.
We have noticed that the money that was donated by Individuals,
Organizations and international bodies worldwide to this country is very
huge and have accumulated more than our yearly expectation/budget.

We have given money to various countries and we are also giving money to
individuals and awarding you the sum of $2,860,000.00 for the upkeep of
you and your family. We have disburse the sum of ($2,860,000) After Tax,
Balance is The Sum ($2,700,000) only, on your behalf, in other to help you
maintain your children and establish good business for their future.

If you are interest to process the MasterCard to your name to collect your
USD 2,700,000 and , you are required to get back to us urgently with your
full Name, Address And your residential country.

The Purpose of this award is for
The Health care of you and your family
For your Children's Education
For a fair standard of living
To Protection of your children from being exploited and abuse
To establish a good business for their future
To make your family have the best and happiness

Regards,
United Nation International Children
And Educational Fund (UNICEF)
Member Of Staff
ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 00447014245556

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