419 scam: "Mr. Jack Walcot"<undp@undp.org.in> Your Ref: GUK/ATM/0971

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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:
- "international remittance department" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Jack Walcot" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <undp.org.in@one.co.il>
Date: Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:23:54 +0530
Subject: Your Ref: GUK/ATM/0971

UNDP Country Office.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Our Ref: UNDP/SNT/RAL

Your Ref: GUK/ATM/0971

Good Day,

I am directed to inform you that your payment verification and

confirmations are correct, therefore we are happy to inform you that all

arrangements have been concluded to effect your payment as soon as

possible, and in our bid to transparency, it is my pleasure to inform you

that ATM Card Number: 75428050011004432 have been approved in your favor,

Your default Personal Identification Number is 2090. The ATM Card Value is

850,000.00 USD.

You are advised that a maximum withdrawal value of 5,000.00(USD) is

permitted on withdrawal per day and are duly Inter Switch so you can make

withdrawal in any location and ATM Center of your choice.

We have concluded delivery arrangement with a Courier company. Please note

that the FedEx Express is fully insured by Nicon Insurance Corporation.

Kindly provide the details below for delivery.

1. Valid Delivery Address.

2. Full Names.

3. Phone Number.

Please do confirm that you will take responsibility for the cost of

delivery 95 (USD), so that I can proceed with you. Please be informed that

the delivery will be made to your address in 48 hours (2 days) after our

confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know that the delivery

fee receipt/insurance document will be also attached on your payment

delivery documents to avoid your package being delayed by customs.

Treat urgently and note that your ATM Card is ready and available for

dispatch to you.

Regards,

Mr. Jack Walcot.

Head Of International Remittance Department For:

UNDP | United Nations Development Programme.

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