419 scam: "Barr Mrs Jolene Hover"<test@multimediaoutreach.com> the file Reference Number of your fund (UNRE-1015

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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:

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:
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "un_compensationdepartment@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Barr Mrs Jolene Hover" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <un_compensationdepartment@outlook.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:29:25 +0100
Subject: the file Reference Number of your fund (UNRE-1015_V).

Corporate Headquarters NNPC Towers,
Central Business District,
Herbert Macaulay Way,
P.M.B. 190, Garki, Abuja.

ATTN: Beneficiary.

This email is to all the people that have been scammed or extorted money from due to advance free fraud round the World, the UNITED NATIONS in Conjunction with NNPC have agreed to Compensate each and everyone of you, with the sum of US$800,000.00 this includes people that have had an unfinished transaction or International businesses that failed due to Government problems or irregularities.

Your name was found in our list after the last United Nation Conference held at the United Nation House New York USA and that is why we are contacting you over it, it has been agreed upon and have been signed by the newly established Executive Board of the newest entity in the United Nations family – the United Nations Entity for Gender equality and the Empowerment of women (UN Women), under the distinguished leadership and Executive Direction of the newest Under-Secretary-General Madame Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile. Ms Bachelet brings to the job a formidable asset, an immeasurable passion, profound and varied experience as well as influence, respect and admiration around the world.

1. Online Direct Wire Bank to Bank Transfer
2. International Bank Draft
3. ATM WITHDRAW CARD

Send your correct mailing addresses where you want this MONEY to be send to you, and also send your telephone, below is the file Reference Number of your fund (UNRE-1015_V).

Redirect your email to this private email address: un_compensationdepartment@outlook.com

Regards,

Barr Mrs Jolene Hover

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