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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: "Ms. Carman L. Lapointe" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ms.carmanlapointe45@yahoo.it>
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:48:44 -0500
Subject: Legally Approved (IRS/10/7/2015) Compensation,(Kindly Choose Your Preferred Payment Method)**

From: Ms. Carman L. Lapointe
Head Of United Nations Under-Secretary-
General For Internal Oversight Services
 
 
To: Unpaid Beneficiary,
 
This is to inform you that I came to Nigeria yesterday from Canada,after series of complaint from the FBI and other Security agencies from Asia,Europe,South America and the United States of America respectively against the Federal Government of Nigeria and the British Government for the high volume of fraudulent activities that is on going in these two nations  by the Internal revenue service on lost funds and assets,indicates you  have not provided the required information for the release of your funds in the tune of  $10.5 Millon Dollars,different regime failed to provide the requirements and procedure for this claim due to their selfish  interest to divert the funds for personal use,having discovered this irregularities,we are going to provide all guidance and assistance to have the funds released within next 5 working days.
 
The  Central Bureau of Interpol set up by the United Nations and Federal Bureau of Investigation,their combined efforts in collaboration with the international monetary funds have agreed to implement the United Nations resolution to compensate all individuals(Including you),companies and organizations who are yet to receive their claim and rights from Contract Sum,Lottery/Gambling,Inheritance.Information to this effect will be provided subsequently per the availability of all the required information to facilitate the release of the funds.
 
 
For more information about me kindly click on the below link or copy and paste on your web browser.
http://www.un.org/Depts/oios/pages/usg.html
see link for more information http://www.today.com/news/canadian-lottery-winner-donates-40-million-jackpot-charity-2D11777987
 
Prior to the release of subsequent information kindly state your preferred mode of  transfer of this funds either by Bank Transfer or by ATM card?Below are the explanation of how they both works.
 
ATM Card: This medium have been effectively designed by the integrated payment system,a special program where a customized ATM card is issued and  programed to your name,we will also provide  the pin for the withdrawal of  up to $3,000 per day from any ATM,this have the seal of the Master Card,you can also transfer the funds to your bank account,we will supply  adequate information and the manual for the usage of this card.
 
Branded certified  check: This is the provision of the branded certified cashier check in the amount of the said funds that will be cashable same or next day deposit in  your bank for it to be cleared within three working days.Your payment would be sent to you via any of your preferred option and would be mailed to you via FedEx/DHL.
 
IMPORTANCE NOTICE:
 
In other to ensure you are the rightful owner of this funds,our special anti-fraud unit have specified nothing more than a standard fee of $250,for logistics and supports,and consultancy charges by the Attorneys who will be representing your interest and also facilitate the release of this claim($10.5 million),do not send more than the specified funds to our approved agent and multiple entries are not allowed.we are giving you a 100% money back guarantee if you do not receive payment/package within
 
 
 
Below are few list of tracking numbers you can track from the (UPS) Website (WWW.UPS.COM) to confirm Beneficiaries like you who have received their payment successfully.
JOHNNY ALMANTE ==============1Z2X59394198080570
GARY METZGER ==============1Z2X59394195952759
GLEN PAPANIKAS ==============1Z2X59394198690947
 
Note: All expenses have been catered for by the federal government in mandate by the UN,all you need to pay is the specified fees of $250,for the release of  other documents and information to you within the stipulated period of time,kindly show your intent to claim this funds by contacting the dispatch manager in charge of your file(IRS/2015/050),you are to email your file i.d while contacting  the delivery officer
 
 
The following information should be provided along with your application.
 
Full Name: ____________________
Address: ____________________
Mobile: ____________________
Home: ____________________
Occupation:____________________
Age: ____________________
 
The funds will be released after 5 working days,your $250  does include the insurance and other packages,we guarantee the release of your funds within the specified period of time if you adhere to our rules and regulations.
 
Congratulations in advance.
 
Sincerely yours,
Ms. Carman L.Lapointe
Head Of United Nations Under-Secretary
General For Internal Oversight Services
Email: ms.carmanlapointe45@yahoo.it
TELEPHONE:(202) 627-0572
 
Note: Do disregard any email you get from any impostors or offices claiming to be in possession of your ATM CARD and Cashiers Check, you are hereby advice only to be in contact with Ms. Carman L.Lapointe of the ATM CARD and Cashiers Check CENTRE who is the rightful person to deal with in regards to your ATM CARD PAYMENT and forward any emails you get from impostors to this office so we could act upon and commence investigation.

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