419 scam: United Nations <test@mail.mfckbr.ru> Your Compensation Fund ATM Card is Ready

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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:
- "clearance document" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: United Nations <test@mail.mfckbr.ru>
Reply-To: <pcsalem@pcsalem.com>
Date: Fri, 9 Mar 2018 05:46:16 -0800
Subject: Your Compensation Fund ATM Card is Ready

Good day,

This is to inform you that your ATM Debit Card has been issued and approved by the United Nations and Nigerian Government and is ready for delivery to your country. The ATM Debit Card was pre-loaded with $50,000 USD which is your Compensation fund.
Please note that you are not the only beneficiary that is receiving this ATM Debit Card, We still have over 500 pieces left to be delivered and we are happy that people are complying regarding the delivery fees, delivery fee varies depending on your location and this is why the United Nations and Nigerian Government did not make any provision for delivery fees and we hope you will understand this.

The delivery fee is $100 USD, which is the required amount for delivery to your country. Necessary and sufficient clearance documents have been obtained to enable delivery without issues so you need not to worry about documents or stoppage of any kind. The only fee you are paying is the delivery fee.

After going through this letter, kindly re-confirm the following details to us to avoid delivering to a wrong person.

1. Your Full Name:
2. Your Current Address:
3. Your Phone Number:

Send your details to the emails stated below and tell me how and when you will pay the delivery fee of $100 USD.

eMail details to: pcsalem@pcsalem.com

Yours sincerely,
Janet Moore
for: Amnesty International And The United Nations

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