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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: United Nation <daviddjohnn9@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jamenslong@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 1 Oct 2014 11:52:15 +0530
Subject: U.N Compensation Payment


*The United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) in affiliation with
Federal Bureau Of Investigation In United State Of America has made
available a total of $863,725,490.00 to 27 governments and two
international organizations for distribution to 370 successful claimants
who has being Victims of Internet scam. This payment is made under the
third phase of the payment mechanism established by the UNCC Governing
Council and the Government of the United State. The truth behind your
delayed payment is that you have dealing with fraudsters in Nigeria, London
etc. And you really need to stop contacting them now else they will rip you
dry until you don’t have even money to buy food.*





*Your email came up under the list of people who have long-outstanding
claims from inheritance, lottery winnings and contractors to some foreign
Government. See the UNITED NATIONS news link for details:*





*Your Payment File was given to this office in respect of your total long
Over-due amount for which we have approved $1,000,000USD dollars (One
Million United States Dollars) you have failed to claim because of either
non-compliance with official Processes or apparent ineptitude by the
payment officers who are corrupt and have been handling your payment. We
are directing you to the ( U.N) agent in charge Mr. Kelvin Mood who his a
representative of the ( U.N) and a member of the COMPENSATION AWARD
COMMITTEE in Europe, contact him and he will explained everything to you.*





*In your response you must send the following information as listed below
to him.*





*1. Full name*

*2. Mobile Phone Number(s)*

*3. Your age*

*4 Current occupations*

*5. Attach copy of your identification*

*6. Current Home Address*

*7. Your Country*





*You really have to stop dealing with those people that are contacting you
and telling you that your funds is with them, it is not in anyway with
them, they are only taking advantage of you and they will dry you up until
you have nothing.*





*Contact Mr. Kelvin Mood to facilitate your payment because of the reports
of scams/fraud going on. Give him your File Reference (BB/04/77-U) as a
proof to claim this fund and to confirm you still willing to claim your
Funds.*





**Send a copy of your response to His official email:*





*Financial Officer: Mr. Kelvin Mood*

*Email: kelvinmoods@gmail.com <kelvinmoods@gmail.com>*

*Email: undubai@asia.com <undubai@asia.com>*

*Email: **chantalwsinm@gmail.com <chantalwsinm@gmail.com>*





*Also for your information, you have to stop any further communication with
any other person(s) or office(s) to avoid any hitches in receiving your
payment, Thanks and God bless you and your family. Hope to hear from you as
soon as you receive your fund. Make the world a better place for the sake
of humanity.*





*Yours Faithfully,*

*Prof Lauren Smith*

*Secretary of the United Nations (UN)*

*Secretary General Ban Ki-moon*

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