419 scam: "WORLD BANK MANAGEMENT"<info@worldbank.org> FUND TRANSFER/VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "worldbkafricanregion1@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "worldbkafricanregion1@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2347031845872 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "WORLD BANK MANAGEMENT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <worldbkafricanregion1@w.cn>
Date: Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:44:22 +0100
Subject: FUND TRANSFER/VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT

WORLD BANK AFRICAN REGION.
FUND TRANSFER/VERIFICATION DEPARTMENT
REF-WBAR/SWISS/AD/VOL.3/2011.

FROM THE DESK OF Mr. Smith Walters
HEAD OF FOREIGN OPERATION
WORLD BANK AFRICAN REGION
PRIVATE EMAIL: worldbkafricanregion1@w.cn
Direct Lines +234-17914689, +234-7031845872

ATTENTION:

We, the entire members of the Federal House of Senate, on behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigerian Government, under the auspices of the civilian Head of State, President Goodluck Ebelechukwu Jonathan and the Head of Foreign Operation Mr. George Raymond including the British Prime Minister in conjunction with U.S.A GOVERNMENT, UNITED NATION ORGANIZATION held a meeting last week concerning debt payment, both foreign and local contractors and some inheritance funds. In that meeting we reach out that you have given this irrevocable approval order with Release Code: GNC/3480/02/00 in your favor for your contract entitlement/ payment with the UNITED NATIONS to your destination. I wish to bring to your kind/urgent notice that we have received your approved contractual part payment of your amount valued at USD$25M from the Federal Government of Nigeria under the mandate of the Nigeria minting of printing for an immediate payment to you.

Your name appeared in our payment schedule list of beneficiaries that will receive their funds in this second quarter payment of the year because we only transfer fund three times in a year according to our banking regulation. We apologize for the delay of your payment and please stop communicating with any office now and attention to the appointed office below for you to receive your payment accordingly.

Now your new Payment, United nation Approval No; UN5685P, White House Approved No: WH44CV, Reference No.-35460021, Allocation No: 674632 Password No: 339331, Pin Code No: 55674 and your Certificate of Merit Payment No: 103, Released Code No: 0763; Immediate World Bank Telex confirmation No: -1114433; Secret Code No: XXTN013. Your fund is USD$25Million. Having received these vital payment numbers, therefore you are qualified now to received and confirm your payment with the World Bank African Region immediately within the next 168hrs which is 7 good working days. We assure you that your payment will get to you as long as you follow the directives and instructions given to you. We have decided to give you a CODE, THE CODE IS: 111. Please, any time you receive a mail, fax or call with the name Mr.Smith Walters, confirm if there is a CODE (111) if the code is not writing or answered, please delete the massage from you box or discontinue!

WHICH OF THESE THREE METHODS WILL YOU WANT TO RECEIVE YOUR FUND?

(A)CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT CHEQUE:
(B)TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER:
(C) ATM CREDIT CARD:

OPTION 1: TO RECEIVE AN INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED BANK DRAFT.

(1) Full name and delivery address
(2) Address, city, state and country
(3) Direct mobile/ phone /fax.
(4) Copy of your int'l passport/drivers license
(5) Company name, position and address
(6) Profession, age and marital status

OPTION 2: TO RECEIVE BY TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER.

(1) Your full name:
(2) Address, city, state and country.
(3) Direct mobile/ phone /fax.
(4) Company name, position and address
(5) Banking details
(6) Profession, age and marital status
(7) Copy of your int'l passport/drivers license

OPTION 3: TO RECEIVE AN ATM CREDIT CARD.

(1) Full name and delivery address
(2) Address, city, state and country
(3) Direct mobile/ phone /fax.
(4) Copy of your int'l passport/drivers license
(5) Company name, position and address
(6) Profession, age and marital status

Choose your best option and have in mind that you must comply with a due process and international financial transaction policy for effective of the transfer.

You are welcome.

Mr. Smith Walters
Head of Foreign Operation
World Bank African Region
PRIVATE EMAIL: worldbkafricanregion1@w.cn
Direct Line +234-17914689, +234-7031845872

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