419 scam: "Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )" <unitednationboard.ifc@gmail.com> Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )

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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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "foreign exchange" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
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.
- +447897042097

Fraud email example:

From: "Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )" <unitednationboard.ifc@gmail.com>
Reply-To: berke@drcicek.com
Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2022 23:25:03 +0100
Subject: Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )

Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )
Financial Regulatory Body of United Kingdom
Address: 12 Endeavor Square, London E20 1JN, United Kingdom
Website: https://www.fca.org.uk/.

Final Approval No: UN/WBG/9023/FCA-UK/22

Congratulations Funds Owner , Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )

Reference to a received settlement advice from the Organization of
United Nations and World Bank Group (WBG), we write to inform you that
your payment file with below details is been processed and recommenced
for final approval valued One Million, Seven Hundred Thousand British
Pounds only ( Â£ 1,700,000.00 GBP ) and you are receiving this funds as
scam victim compensation funds from the Organization of United Nations
and World Bank Group (WBG). The payment will be scheduled for release
upon your prompt response to this letter. It is also important to note
that from our record, you have been in contact with some unauthorized
officials and some abnormalities have been observed in your file which
have to be corrected. You are to forward a copy of your identification
and proof of address for authentication of your payment.

Also, you are to confirm your personal information to the accredited
payment officer, for verifying and authenticity of the formal
information for onward rectification. Here are the informationâ€™s to
confirm below;

(1). Full Names:::::::::::
(2). Delivery Address:::::
(3). Cell/Phone Number::::
(4). Age/Sex:::::::::::::
(5). Occupation::::::::::
(6). A copy of Identification

The United Nations European Payment Clearing Center has been
instructed to use the approved Foreign Exchange Allocation Order
(FEAO) to clear all outstanding payments with immediate effect with
our bankers in Europe and the United States. You are hereby advised to
contact the payment officer for final reconciliation and release of
your payment.

Final Approval No: UN/WBG/9023/FCA-UK/22
Contact Person: Halbert Lugard
Position: Head of Operations
Phone/ WhatsApp: +44 7897 042097

You will either receive your funds through ATM Debit Card , Swift
Transfer, Certified International Banker Draft or by Cash Call
payment. This subject you can discuss with the officer in charge by
quoting the following reference to him (UN/WBG/9023/FCA-UK/22) To this
end, we urge you to establish contact with Sir. Halbert Lugard to make
necessary arrangements for the payment of the funds to you, should you
need any further clarification or assistance, do not hesitate to
contact the undersigned. Contact the above name with your information
to enable your fund to be processed and released to you within the
stipulated time frame.

We will be expecting your urgent reply once you read this email/message.

Yours Trustworthy & Faithfully
Sir Halbert Lugard
Position: Head of Operations

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