419 scam: "World Bank"<notice@worldbank.org> Facts!!!!!

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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:
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "World Bank" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <tsanson@worldbangroups.co.cc>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:14:59 -0700
Subject: Facts!!!!!

Attn Beneficiary,
This is to inform you that World Bank has completed the merger and acquisition process of your pending payment in line with the agreement reached with the State Government.

You are advice to stop further dealings with any other party or agencies concerning this payment and urgently contact our affiliate with your claim Reference Number and your full details for urgent release of your fund.

Your claim Reference Number and Our affiliate's details will be given to you as soon you acknowledge this email.

Regards,
Ian H. Solomon
Executive Director (USA)
Headquarters
The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 USA.
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The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from your computer.
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Anti-fraud resources:

What can you do when you receive 419 spam