419 scam: " Michael Green"<dispatch@minneapolisparks.org> UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION UNIT

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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:
- "the consignment" (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)
- "trunk box" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: " Michael Green" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <unitednationdepartment79@protonmail.com>
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2022 03:16:32 -0800
Subject: UNITED NATIONS COMPENSATION UNIT

Michael. Green
Interim Assistance General Manager,
(Operations,Maintenance,Transportation)
Philadelphia International Airport
8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA

Attention:

Re: Your Package For Delivery

Thanks for your quick response, I have crossed checked your details
with the information stated on the official documents received from
United Nations office in Geneva attached and have confirmed that you
are the actual beneficiary to receive the consignment being held here
at the Philadelphia International Airport Philadelphia Storage Vault
to ensure the full protection of you and me, I would respectfully
request we maintain confidentiality.

Furthermore, for you to have full confidence of the existence of this
consignment, I have attached to this email a confidential copy of the
US Customs Ultra Scan Report(For Your Eyes Only) which indicates that
the trunk box have been scanned and confirmed to be filled with

valuable monetary instrument worth millions of dollars and in order
for me to negotiate with the airport vault authorities for the release
of the withheld package to you, I will go ahead and pay for the US Non
Inspection Charges of $3,700 which was the main reason the consignment
was with-held by the Philadelphia International Airport authorities
here in Philadelphia since these charges were not paid by the
diplomatic agent delivering this consignment to you.

Please note that once I have been able to clear these release
requirements, I shall board the next flight to your city to deliver
these boxes to you but you have to assure me that my own share of the
funds which is 30% of the total value will be given to me on my
arrival.
I will go ahead and pay for the Non Inspection Charges and concluded
negotiations for the release of the consignment to you which could be

completed later today, but you have to assure me once again that my
own share of the money will be given to me as I am taking a big risk
doing this processing on your behalf. I would respectfully request
that you keep the contents of our communication confidential. I am
making use of the opportunity since I will be retiring soon without
anyone knowing about it, unless you reveal it to a third party,which I
would strongly advise you never to do and remember,'Loose Lips Sink
Ships'.

You are required to reconfirm scan copy of your identity and Here is
the details needed

Your Full Name
Your Address
Your State and City
Your Country
Your Phone Number

Please confirm receipt.

Warmest Regards,

Michael Green

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