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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: "Scam Compensations Unit" <info@lee.org>
Reply-To: <gloriastelee@usa.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:28:02 -0700
Subject: RE:GOOD NEWS

World Bank Assisted Program,
Directorate Of International,
Payment And Transfer.
Scam Compensations Unit,
New York, NY 10017, U.S.A.
Our Ref: WB/NF/UN/XX028.


In regard to recently concluded submit on corruption and other financial related frauds in London, organized by the United Kingdom Government, Theme: 'ANTI- CORRUPTION SUBMIT 2022', which had in attendance Presidents of nations from all the continents.
The internet scam got a great attention at The Submit. The U.K Anti-Corruption Agency, Interpol, FBI and government of all nations showed interest to help bring this to an end by promising to help prosecute suspects. A conclusion was arrived at to compensate victims of scam, help bring back their lives, finances and recover from the loses over the years. Few people were selected  for this program. As time goes on. More and more will benefit.The sum of $250,000:00 was voted for each of the victim.



The below website can be more reference:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/4320984.stm

In picking these few individuals, investigations was carried at different money transfer agencies. WESTERN UNION, MONEYGRAM, RIA, ZOOM, TRANSFERWISE, and others. History and records showed you to have sent money within and outside of your shores through these agencies to online swindlers.A program like this was initiated few years ago, but it was not properly managed and implemented. I tell you if it's your chance to get your life back on track, as hope as finally come your way. Someone were contacted in the past, but no conclusion was arrived at and hence they could not get their compensations. This program covers for those that have made contacts before and those who are yet to claim their compensations.


Contact information:Mrs Gloria Stlee Protocol Officer,
Fund Release Department.
Email: gloriastelee@usa.com



Below is the Registration Information’s of your Fund and you are to provide this details to, Mrs Gloria Stlee when contacting her as evidence of receiving email from us as a beneficiary to this compensation fund.


FUND AWARD REFERENCE CODE: UNAP 563EUS, REGISTERED TAG: UNZEFCB79268, SECURITY CODE: SCUN/2015/90363/, TRANSACTION CODE 8563/TCUNEU/9563/56253/, CERTIFICATE DEPOSIT CODE: CDCUN/EU673/IEDD/-09/15, DEPOSIT CERTIFICATE N0: 735642As soon as you establish contact with her, ensure that you provide a reconfirmation of your present details as below to the Officer to effect the change and Re-process your fund release to you.


Full Name:Address:
Phone Number:
Occupation:
Identification Card/Driver's License:


Regards.
Scam Compensations Unit,
New York, NY 10017, U.S.A

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