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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: "szatmari" <szatmari@is.hu>
Reply-To: dirkentrobert1@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2021 10:36:12 +0200
Subject: Re We Have Sent Your Money

At the UN 74th General Assembly (UNGA 74) meeting held on Friday, 7th
July at its headquarters in New York City, NY United States, a total
of
$2,189,500,505.00 was declared by the UN Financial Crimes Commission
as funds recovered from fraudulent schemes.These funds were recovered
from various governments and anti-fraud entities around the world from
accounts connected to embezzlement and other fraudulent practices.

The United Nations has decided to dedicate the funds to compensating
fraud victims around the world according to a special pro-rata basis
by the affected countries. We are happy to inform you that you have
been selected as one of the beneficiaries of your country to
participate in the largess redistribution. The analysis from our
evaluation department shows you, among other beneficiaries in your
country will receive a sum of $23,350,000.00.

The pool includes 399 fortunate victims to be compensated.

Wells Fargo Bank, California USA is your designated disbursement
center, you are advised to get in touch with the Walls Fargo
representative below for, further information on how to receive your
payment.It is in your best interest to follow directives accordingly
to receive your compensation promptly. For Bank verification and fast
recognition, you are required to send the following Reference Code
(UN2021-2039929) and a scanned copy of valid I.D
to the Walls Fargo Bank coordinator above via email address or telephone
number.

You have 2 options to receive compensation Funds $23,350,000.00. here is
the options listed below.

1. Bank to bank wire transfer will cost you only $100.
2. Receiving your funds through Certified Cashier Cheque will cost you
$150.

Make your choice immediately and send the requested fee through
PayPal Or purchase a steam wallet card, Amazon gift card or iTunes
gift card and send us the scan copy through WhatsApp at 830-201-1448
and we immediately finish up your payment.

We're highly waiting.

Signed
United Nations Information Service
WhatsApp us at below number
+1-830-201-1448.

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