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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 Nations General Assembly" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <visainc6102@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2016 21:16:08 +0100
Subject: Letter of Notice For Your Payment of $800,000.00

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ( UNGA)
UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION COMMISSION, IN AFFILIATION WITH FIDELITY BANK.
UNITED NATIONS (UNITED NATIONS ASSISTED PROGRAM)
DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL PAYMENT AND TRANSFERS.

Our Ref: WB/NF/UNCC/UNGA021

Attention: Sir/Madam,

This is to notify you about the United Nations Compensation Program 2016 which is an organised season program for victims of war,earthquakes,hurricane,storm,fire,internet scams etc. The approval information raised by this body(United Nations) database indicates that you have been listed as beneficiary to receive your approved funds of US$800,000(Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars). The office of the Director, ATM SWIFT CARD Department in person of Dr.Henry Cole has been appointed by members of the United Nations to oversee and facilitate your payment of US$800,000 to you.
It is our pleasure to inform you that an irrevocable order agreement have been signed with the appropriate authorities for you to receive your funds by ATM card from an accredited courier service which will be register on your behalf for delivery to you. The ATM Card Value is $800,000.00 Only.
Take note that your ATM card Number has been approved and validated in your favor. Meanwhile,your Secret Pin Number will be available as soon as you acknowledge and confirm the receipt of your ATM CARD.
You are permitted a maximum withdrawal value of US$6,000(Six Thousand Dollars) daily and you can make withdrawal in any location of the ATM Center of your choice/nearest to you any where in the world.
You are hereby advice to contact Dr.Henry Cole with the following details below:

Full Name:
Address:
Direct Telephone Number:
Occupation:

Contact E-mail: drhenryc2106@gmail.com

Take note that we will not bear responsibility for loose of character regarding your funds and having received these information, you are mandated to contact the above office to receive your funds. This is the best the United Nations can do for you and you are advised to take advantage of this opportunity.

Regards,

Mogens Lykketoft
President, United Nations General Assembly(UNGA)

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