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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:

Fraud email example:

From: UN SECRETARY GENERAL <mscarmianapointe@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 28 May 2022 14:34:10 -0700
Subject: ATTN: FUND BENEFICIARY

United Nations Office Of International Oversight Services (OIOS)
Internal Audit, Monitoring, Consulting And Investigations Division
Headquarters of United Nations 777 United Nations Plaza 44th St, New York,
NY 10017, United States,
From: Ms. Carman L. Lapointe
Head Of United Nations Under-Secretary-
General For Internal Oversight Services


ATTN: FUND BENEFICIARY:

This is to inform you that I came to Nigeria yesterday from London, after
series of complains from the FBI and other Security agencies from Asia,
Europe, Oceania, Antarctica, South America and the United States of America
respecti vely, against the Federal Government of Nigeria and the British
Government for the rate of scam activities going on in these two nations.
You can go through our website
http://www.un.org/sg/senstaff_details.asp?smgID7

I have met with the new Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari who claimed that
he has been trying his best to make sure you receive your fund in your
account. Right now, as directed by our secretary general Mr. Ban Ki-Moon,
We are working in collaborations with the Nigerian Economic and Financial
Crime Commission (EFCC) and has authorize the Government of Nigeria to
effect the payment of your compensation of an amount of (US$10, 5000, 000,
00) as approved by both the British government and the UN in your favor
without any delay.

Sincerely, you are a lucky person because I have just discovered that some
top Nigerian and British Government Officials are interested in your fund
and they are working in collaboration with One Mr. Richard Graves from USA
to frustrate you and thereafter divert your fund into their personal
account. And you have to send me your telephone number so that I can call
you and give you more information,

Or reply with provision of the details,

1. Your full Name:
2. Delivery Address:
3. Your direct Tel, Cell:
4. A copy of your ID or ID numbers:
5. Nearest Airport:

NOTE: You have been warned to STOP every communication you have with anyone
as regards to your approved fund because all these while, they have not
been able to help you to receive your fund so for your best interest, STOP
every communication you have with whoever you have been dealing with and
work with me so that you will receive your fund within 72 banking hours.

I have a very limited time to stay in Nigeria here so I would like you to
urgently respond to this message so that I can advise you on how best to
receive your fund within the next 72 hours..

HAVE A WONDERFULL DAY.

Yours Sincerely,

Ms. Carman L. Lapointe
Head Of United Nations Under-Secretary-
General For Internal Oversight Services
Headquarters of United Nations 777 United Nations Plaza 44th St, New York,
NY 10017, United States,

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