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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "million united state dollars" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- undpatmclaims22@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Head of International Remittance Department" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <undpatmclaims22@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 Aug 2014 19.39.11 +0200
Subject: Good Day,

UNDP Country Office.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Our Ref: UNDP/SNT/RAL
You’re Ref: GUK/ATM/8071

Good Day,

I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations are correct, therefore we are happy to inform you that all arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible, Please Note that this is a donation to you and in our bid to transparency, it is my pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number:5359 1564 5648 9101 have been approved in your favor, your default Personal Identification Number is 2090. The ATM Card Value is $1.5 Million United State Dollars.

You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of 5,000.00(USD) is permitted on withdrawal per day and are duly Inter Switch so you can make withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice. We have concluded delivery arrangement with a Courier company. Please note that the DHL Courier is fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation.

Kindly provide the details below for delivery.

1. Valid Delivery Address.
2. Full Names.
3. Phone Number.
4. Occupation
5. Age
6. Country

Please do confirm that you will take responsibility for the cost of delivery $95(USD), which has to be made available before the shipment can commence. Please be informed that the delivery will be made to your address in 48 hours (2 days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know that the delivery fee receipt/insurance document will be also attached on your payment delivery documents to avoid your package being delayed by customs. Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for Dispatch to you.

Regards,
Dr Walter Fox
undpatmclaims22@gmail.com
Head of International Remittance Department For
UNDP|United Nations Development Programme

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