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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: "Linda Greenfield" <administrator@bellnet.ca>
Reply-To: revrobby.stayskal @ yandex.com
Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 02:08:24 -0400
Subject: GET BACK TO ME

UNITED NATIONS CONTRACT FUNDS REF:WB/NF/UN/XX027.

Following the resolution and settlement of the payment by the United Nations in conjunction with the world bank, an irrevocable instructions and authorization has been given to us today to process and effect US$4.2M [Four million,two hundred thousand united states dollars only], your over-due contract/inheritance payment without delay.
To this end, We are pleased to inform you that we are going to effect your total payment through any of the following mode of payment below:
SWIFT/TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED ATM CARD

Dear, You are hereby advised to choose any of the above options that suit you to enable this reputable office finalize and effect your payment without any delay. Note that you must re-confirm the following information to me of Probate for final authentication and approval of your Contract fund.

Your full name and banking details.
Phone, fax and mobile
Company?s name, position and address.

Copy of int'l passport or any scanned identity to prove you.

contact REV. ROBBY STAYSKAL, International Audit unit,United Nations Liaison Office ,London, via e-mail: revrobbystayskal@yahoo.com.ph tel + 4 4 7 4 1 8 4 7 8 1 9 6.
Congratulations,
Linda Greenfield
U.N OFFICE NEW YORK

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