419 scam: Marthias Sherppard <sherppard_marthias@yahoo.com> GOOD NEWS YOU CAN NOW RECEIVE YOUR ABANDONED FUND

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "consignment " (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- bart.george665@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Marthias Sherppard <sherppard_marthias@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 23:30:16 +0100 (BST)
Subject: GOOD NEWS YOU CAN NOW RECEIVE YOUR ABANDONED FUND

Block A.860 United Nations Plaza
New York 10017, USA.

Attention : GOOD NEWS FROM JIU U.N.,

I am Dr. George BARTSIOTAS S. New Director of the Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations system of America, the Auditor General to various UN organizations , During my investigation, I discovered funds that have been seized by the past directors but due to my position now as the new director, I have discovered and confirmed that it can be released to you without any hitches. You are very lucky for me contacting you now because this is the best time to accomplish this transaction. The fund can be release to you anywhere of your choice in the world.

The information on one consignment includes, your name, an official document from our affiliate office, if you wish to receive this fund do not hesitate to contact my office, the fund is genuine and risk-free , because I am here to guide and help you as I have helped many people, I will also give you information of the people that I have helped in different places.

There are also some unclaimed fund that their owners are no more, this is an opportunity that comes which I cannot afford to lose because it is painful when you do not utilize a real opportunity , This is an inheritance that i discovered as I am in position now which i will give you more details when respond, For mutual benefit , reply so that I can give you the good news and the full details of the transaction. Relax your mind and be happy and also feel free to respond because this transaction is real and risk free.. I'll give you all the necessary documents to help you stand in as the sole beneficiary / next of kin to the fund

RESPOND THROUGH THIS EMAIL ADDRESS: bart.george665@gmail.com
1. YOUR FULL NAME ...
2 . TELEPHONE NUMBER...
3. YOUR FULL ADDRESS ...

Regards
Dr. George S. BARTSIOTAS
Director JOINT INSPECTION UNIT (JIU ) U.N.

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