419 scam: UNITED NATION <fieldc@indvalve.com> Transaction Code: Ref: U.N/WBO/042UK/2015.

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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:
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "cheque " (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. )
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.
- +2348033691010 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: UNITED NATION <fieldc@indvalve.com>
Reply-To: <uncompensation.org@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 2 May 2015 02:26:25 +0100
Subject: Transaction Code: Ref: U.N/WBO/042UK/2015.

The United Nations Headquarters,
New York

United Nations Compensation Unit, In Affiliation with World Bank Our Ref:
U.N/WBO/042UK/2015.

Congratulations Beneficiary,

In regards to the recent meeting between the United Nations and the
present USA government to restore the dignity and economy of the
nations.
Base on the agreement with the World Bank assistance to help in making
the world a better place for all with by abolishing poverty.

We have been having meetings since early this year as to find
possible means of eradicating poverty with the then secretary to the
UNITED NATIONS. this email is to all the people that have been scammed
in any part of the world, the UNITED NATION in conjunction with the
present US
government and world bank have agreed to compensate Scam victims with
the sum of USD 500,000.00 This includes every foreign contractors that
may have not received their contract sum, and people that have had
an unfinished transaction or international businesses that failed due to
Government problems etc.

Our investigation shows that a lot of people are going through stress
and poverty as a result of scam, this why we introduced this
programmed in conjunction with the World Bank as a means of eradicating
poverty.

Your name is among those in our list and that is why we are contacting
you, this has been agreed upon and has been signed. You are advised to
contact Mr. Godwin Emefele he is our foreign representative in Africa
being responsible for immediate dispatch of your cheque with
the total sum of USD 500,000.00 contact him immediately for your
cheque there. Therefore, you should send him your full Name and
telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to
send your cheque,

Contact Mr. Godwin Emefuele for your Bank Draft:
Email: zenithfundplcc@outlook.com
Tell. +234 8033691010

Hoping to hear from you as soon possible.

Making the world a better place
Regards,

Ban ki moon

On behalf of the United Nations.

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