419 scam: "UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION BOARD"<server@mediasmtp.com> Re: Payment directions...

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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:
- "outstanding contractors" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "transferred into your bank account" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- santander_bn@yahoo.co.jp (Yahoo, Japan; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION BOARD" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <satander_bn@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:18:01 +0100
Subject: Re: Payment directions...

INTERNATIONAL FUNDS TRANSFER / AUDIT UNIT
UNITED NATIONS
WORLD BANK ASSISTED PROGRAMME
DIRECTORATE OF INTERNATIONAL
PAYMENT AND TRANSFERS
870 UNITED NATIONS PLAZA 20-A
NEW YORK NY 10017
WIRE TRANSFER/AUDIT UNIT.

ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY.

UNITED NATIONS CONTRACT FUNDS REF:WB/NF/UN/XX027.

Following the resolution and settlement of the payment by the United Nations in conjunction with the world bank,an irrevocable instructions and authorization has been given to us today to process and effect your payment valued at US$7.5M (Seven Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars only)due to you as the outstanding contractors without
delay.

However, please be officially informed that your settlement as the outstanding contractor valued at $7.5Million USD is under due processing and upon the approval of the payment we shall immediately transfer your total funds into your designated account and it will be confirmed in your account without any delay.

Therefore, be rest assured that we shall ensure that your fund is transferred into your bank account as soon as the processing and approvals of the funds has been completed by us, then we shall effect the transfer immediately,We are pleased to inform you that we are going to effect your total payment through any of the following mode of payment below:

(1) ATM CARD DELIVERY
(2) SWIFT/TELEGRAPHIC WIRE TRANSFER

You are hereby advised to choose any of the above options that suit you to enable this reputable office finalize and effect your payment without any delay.Note that you must re-confirm the following information to me of Probate for final authentication and approval of your Contract fund.

(1) Your full name.
(2) Phone, fax and mobile #.
(3) Company's name, position and address.
(4) Profession, age and marital status.
(5) Copy of int’l passport or any scanned identity to prove you.
(6) Home Equity {YES OR NO}.

Finally, as a matter of urgency you are advised to contact Dr. Steve Pateman of Santander Bank Plc, United Kingdom via email: santander_bn@yahoo.co.jp for further directions.

Congratulations as I await your prompt response.

CAPT. J.C.WILLIAMS
U.N OFFICE NEW YORK

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