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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: "Secretary General Ban Ki-moon" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <uncompensation10@kimo.com>
Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2013 22:14:00 +0100
Subject: Your Payment Is Ready( Contact Dr.Henry Cole)

UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION UNIT, IN AFFILIATION WITH THE KOELNER BANK.
UNITED NATIONS (UNITED NATIONS ASSISTED PROGRAMME)
DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT AND TRANSFERS.
UNITED NATIONS LIAISON OFFICE
WIRE TRANSFER/AUDIT UNIT

Our Ref: WB/NF/UN/KB027

Attention: Sir/Madam,

How are you today? We hope this mail meets you in a perfect condition of health and wealth.
Sequel to the Ongoing End of the Season Compensation Program organized by the UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION. We hereby pledge to announce to you that you are one of our lucky beneficiary.This is an organized End of the Season Compensation Program for the " SUPPORT FOR SMALL/MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS EXPANSION AND ESTABLISHMENT" and also for the "REDUCTION AND ERADICATION OF POVERTY " by the Board of Trustees and Directors of the United Nations.We are using our reputable and well known organization to let you know that your e-mail address was gotten from your Country's electronic e-mail directory as one of our chosen beneficiaries for this 2013 Program " UNITED NATIONS SMALL/MEDIUM SCALE BUSINESS EXPANSION AND ESTABLISHMENT, REDUCTION AND ELIMINATION OF POVERTY".

We have figured out some difficulties in our last edition of this program, that most of our beneficiaries have their benefits unclaimed because of the recent rampant scams on the internet,because of this Secretary-General BAN KI-MOON of United Nations in conjunction with other appropriate International bodies,has agreed to reward and compensate you and 6 other victims from your country who have been victims of internet scam,hurricane,earthquake,War displaced and Aged
The United Nations has listed you as beneficiary and has approved the sum of USD$750,000(Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars Only) to you. You are listed and approved for this payment as one of the victims to be paid this amount.This have been agreed upon and have been signed. Therefore,we are happy to inform you that an arrangement has perfectly been concluded to effect the release of your fund as soon as possible in our bid to be transparent and making the world a better place.

Take note that we have also discovered that there are some top government Officials who are interested in your fund and they must have been contacting you.Be aware and be warned that they are working in collaboration to swindle you of your money and also to divert your fund into their personal account.
However, it is our pleasure to inform you that your ATM Card Number; 5490 9957 6302 4525 has been approved and upgraded in your favor. Meanwhile,your Secret Pin Number will be available as soon as you confirm to us the receipt of your ATM CARD.
The ATM Card Value is $750,000.00 USD Only. You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of US$5,000.00 is permitted daily.And we are duly inter-switched and you can make withdrawal in any location of the ATM Center of your choice/nearest to you any where in the world.
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.
You are hereby advice to contact the accredited office of the Director, ATM SWIFT CARD Department,Koelner Bank. Therefore, you should send him your full Name and Telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to send the ATM to you.

Contact Dr.Henry Cole, immediately for your ATM SWIFT CARD:
1. Your Full Name :
2. Your Direct Mobile No:
3. Your Home or Office Address :

Contact E-mail : drhenrycole2013@gmail.com

Thanks and God bless you and your family.

Hoping to hear from you as soon as you receive your ATM Card.

Making the world a better place

Regards,

Ban Ki-moon
Secretary-General of the United Nations

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