419 scam: "PAYMENT FUNDS APPROVED"<info@amen.com> FINAL NOTICE! FINAL NOTICE!! FINAL NOTICE!!!

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "international court of justice" (not involved with lotteries)
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "hundred thousand us 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)
- "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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- mrbobrobertsciticbk@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "PAYMENT FUNDS APPROVED"<info@amen.com>
Reply-To: <mrbobrobertsciticbk@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2017 00:40:19 +0530
Subject: FINAL NOTICE! FINAL NOTICE!! FINAL NOTICE!!! JMUYLFXWMD

GOOD DAY TO YOU. MULTI-PURPOSE: MILLIONS WORTH OF MULTI-NATIONAL PAYMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED. DEAR BENEFICIARY, The International Court Of Justice has ruled in FAVOR of compensations to BENEFICIARIES, CONTRACTORS, LOTTERY WINNERS and other UNPAID FUNDS OWNERS being withheld in BANKS and other FINANCE HOUSES as Instructed by the United Nations Security Council. United Nations dedicated team of lawyers and human right activists, who consist of some fraction of the European and American legal team, have been working to make sure that you receive your long and awaiting overdue payment which has been delayed in the past unconditionally without any reservation. Sequel to the legal progress to make matters so simple for you, the Lawyers have succeeded in the conclusion and agreement to compensate you. Having presented your long years of ordeal to the International Court of Justice, the President of the INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE with the seated JUDGES have unanimously ruled in your favor concerning the compensations that you should be awarded the sum of US$800,000.00 (Eight Hundred Thousand US Dollars). This is the wonderful achievement so far. Try and contact our paying designated agent, Mr. Bob Robertson. CONTACT HIM NOW BECAUSE DELAY IS DANGEROUS!!! Agent: Mr. Bob Robertson Address: Plot 1108, XING LONG BUILDING, Shenzhen-China. Email To: mrbobrobertsciticbk@gmail.com Meanwhile, a woman came to my office few days ago with a letter and Claimed that she is a representative of you. HERE IS THE INFORMATION SHE PRESENTED TO ME FOR YOUR TRANSFER: ACCOUNT NAME: MELINDA JOHNSON BANK NAME: CITI BANK, NEW YORK. BANK ADDRESS: ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NEW JERSEY, USA. DELIVERY ADDRESS: 111 SYLVAN AVENUE ZIP CODE: 07632 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 6503809428. SERVICING NUMBER: 0210001208 HOWEVER, WE SHALL PROCEED TO ISSUE ALL PAYMENTS DETAILS TO THE SAID MELINDA JOHNSON, IF WE DO NOT HEAR FROM YOU WITHIN THE NEXT SEVEN WORKING DAYS FROM TODAY. YOU SHOULD SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING TO MATCH AGAIN WITH WHAT WE HAVE IN OUR FILE. FULL NAME____________________ ADDRESS_____________________ AGE________________________ NATIONALITY___________________ MALE/FEMALE_____________________ COUNTRY YOU NOW LIVE_______________ OCCUPATION_______________________ MOBILE NUMBER_____________________ Thanks and Best Regards Yours faithful, DR. DOROTHY HAYMAN INTL. COURT OF JUSTICE THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. XSTRPREYFOCKDVVDSQRCRPSHJUQBIQQJESOZZL

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