419 scam: "Dr. JIM YONG KIM" <of053629@gmail.com> FROM DESK OF THE PRESIDENT OF WORLD BANK GROUP SWITZERLAND.

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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:
- "affidavit of claim" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "money gram" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "mtcn" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. JIM YONG KIM" <of053629@gmail.com>
Reply-To: "Dr. JIM YONG KIM" <drjimyongkim597@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:02:34 +0900 (JST)
Subject: FROM DESK OF THE PRESIDENT OF WORLD BANK GROUP SWITZERLAND.

WORLD BANK GROUP
From Desk of the President
World Bank Group,
Switzerland.

Attention : Beneficiary,

I
am Dr. JIM YOUNG KIM, the President World Bank Group. You are hereby
legally and highly notified with every absolute authorization on your
funds and transaction long awaited release from ECO Bank PLC Republic
of Benin, ($18.7M) Eighteen Million seven Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars has been transfer through ECO Bank PLC Republic of Benin
Yesterday After series of meetings with the UN SECRETARY GENERAL BAN
KI-MOON and FBI and other Security Agencies from Asia. Europe, Oceania,
Antarctica, South America, and the United States of America
Respectively, Against the Benin Republic Government who claimed ignorant
of the delay in releasing foreign beneficiaries funds in Benin
Republic,

During our reconciliation review in Benin. All unpaid
Western Union, Money Gram, Contract payment and inheritance files
belonging to you and other foreign beneficiaries was Traced and approved
successfully. Your payment of ($18.7M) was among the approved
beneficiaries funds transfer by ECO Bank PLC Republic of Benin, You will
received your funds Via bank wire transfer for easy and quick
retrieval.

The management of WORLD BANK SWITZERLAND says that
every beneficiary must obtain an Affidavit of claim (WHICH COST $100)
from the Federal High Court Of Justice for the Legalities of the fund to
cleared from Terrorist and Money laundry activities and your money will
be released into your provided Banking account and it will only take 72
hours before it will be clear for your account, You are therefore
advised to forward your direct telephone numbers' Your complete name and
your complete Banking details most importantly be aware that your funds
is only ($18.7M) Eighteen Million seven Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars,

REQUESTED INFORMATION BELOW,

1) YOUR FULL NAME:
2) ADDRESS,CITY,STATE AND COUNTRY.
3) PHONE,FAX AND
4) COMPANY NAME(IF ANY) POSITION AND ADDRESS
5) BANK DETAILS,ACCOUNT NO,ROUTING NO,/SWIFT CODE BANK NAME BANK ADDRESS.
6) PROFESSION,AND NEXT OF KIN
7) COPY OF YOUR INT'L PASSPORT/DRIVERS LICENSE

Meanwhile,
In line with the World Bank Group in banking matters of 1986 section A
114, Sub section RT745 as amended in 1996, We wish to put it clear
across to you as a first hand information, that this World Bank Cannot
Transfer Your inheritance money into your account first without
receiving this documents .In such transfer, Here is the information
where to send it to Benin Republic; Name Of the Federal High Court Of
Justice Benin,

Receiver's Name:.ELSON BLUM
Country.Benin Republic
Location:Cotonou,
Text Q..Be rest
Answer..Assured
Amount.$100 USD
MTCN..

Therefore.you
are advise to follow the instruction immediately and go to western
union or money gram and send the requested fee immediately so that we
can quickly forward it to the Attorney JOHNSON BROWN to obtain the
document back up your funds, and After the payment remember to send us
the payment slip or the Mtcn number or money gram Reference No.

waiting for your attention for your funds and it's transfer interest into your provided account.
Thanks for Your Cooperation.
Dr. Jim Yong Kim
(President) World Bank Group,

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