419 scam: "António Guterres"<unitednationsorg304@gmail.com> From António Guterres

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- ",500,000" (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)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "António Guterres" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:53:51 -0700
Subject: From António Guterres

United Nations Organization
760 United Nations Plaza
Manhattan, New York City, New York 10017

Attention: Sir/Madam

This is to bring to your notice that your payment valued at US$15,500,000.00 has been channeled to JP Morgan Chase Bank in New York. Be informed that the reason for channeling the payment to JP Morgan Chase Bank is because we discovered a lot of irregularities and fraudulent activities among the bank officials from Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, Well Fargo Bank and other banks. However, be advised that JP Morgan Chase Bank is more reliable and more convenient and will give you the best in banking services so that you will always continue banking with them.

Be that as it may, JP Morgan Chase Bank will give you a quality banking process that you deserve as a customer. You are 100% guaranteed of no scam, fraud or malpractice by the bank officials. This resolution is brought to you by the United Nations, the World Bank Group and the United States Government/Financial Institution under the leadership of the newly elected US President Joe Biden.

Finally, you are urgently advised to furnish us with your full name, your address, your direct telephone number, attached copy of your ID to avoid a wrong transfer and your receiving bank account details. As soon as we hear from you, we shall give you the contact details of JP Morgan Chase Bank to enable you to contact them for final transfer of your payment worth $15.5 million. Your urgent response is highly appreciated.

Yours Faithfully,

António Guterres
Secretary General, United Nations

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