419 scam: INTERSWITCH <xayoffice@gmail.com> RE:COMPENSATION/SETTLEMENT

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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:
- "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. )
- "foreign exchange" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "remain blessed" (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
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: INTERSWITCH <xayoffice@gmail.com>
Reply-To: INTERSWITCH <cnb988905176@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 11:09:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: RE:COMPENSATION/SETTLEMENT

RE:COMPENSATION/SETTLEMENT
I am happy to inform you that our legal department has concluded
authentication of your compensated
claim,Credit control unit allocated foreign exchange for your
payment and you have finally been approved for payment.I have also completed
all paper works for the transfer of your check totaled
$100.000.(Hundred thousand dollar) from federal government of Nigeria ,
on news said by SSA to the president buhari who is ready to fight
corruption in Nigeria ,and willing to pay to scam victim
compensation for what they lost ,,for your own compensation have
been concluded on hundred thousand dollar will be issue to you in check
all arrangement have been made since last month on your fund ,,,

meanwhile we are on finally stage which is to transfer your check to you,
we sent on FedEx company for what it wil cost to deliver your check to you,
and we got these from them . transfer fee..55
vat fee....10.. insurance fee...20,,total .$50
you are to send it today for fast responds to you so that on friday you
will receive your check fund of 100.000 dollar Service upon the receipt
of the shipping fees of $130with 100% no extra charge or hidden
fees involved.

I guarantee delivery of your package to reach you by two working days
after payment has been received and we want you to stop communication with
any other person claiming to release payment to you. Please bewarned!
In order to pay for the shipping of your package you are to make
payment via RIA or Money
Gram in the name of our Financial Controller stated below today;
Payment Information;
Receiver's Name: NNELI CHRIST
Receiver's Address:Lagos Nigeria
Test Question: In God
Test Answer: We Trust
Amount: $130

After making payment, do provide us with the following information as
evidence of payment as written on the western union or money gram payment
receipt.You are advised to make it known to us when we shall
be receiving the confirmation of your payment-receipt so that
we will arrange for the shipping of your Parcel immediately.

We expect your feedback as soon as possible.
Thanks and remain blessed.
Sincerely,

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