419 scam: "UN"<testing@polbangtanmalang.com> CONGRATULATIONS ! YOU HAVE BEEN COMPENSATED.

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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:
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- shylahuber1988@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "UN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <xhngsokhui89@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 May 2022 21:33:54 +0800
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS ! YOU HAVE BEEN COMPENSATED.

You have been sleleted to be compensated by United Nation for been a victim of Scam artist.
we also like to informe you that, we have been working towards the eradication of fraudsters, hackers and their activites.
We have been able to track down so many of this scam artist to
various countries in Africa,Europe and Asia and we are seeking reputution for some of these scam victims.
Many have been arrested and are in custody now, they will appear
at International Criminal Court (ICC) Hague (Netherlands) soon for Criminal/Fraud Justice.

During the course of our investigation, we have been able to recover some money and the United Nations Anti-Crime Commission and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have
ordered that the money recovered be returned to the victims.
This Email is been directed to you because your we have been selected among the BATCH R STEAM 4 to receive their compensation.

You 've being compensated with the sum of US 89,000.00 (Eighty Nine Thousand United State Dollars).

We have arranged that a Debit Card be shipped to your Home Address.
Reconfirme your information by sending Your deatails to your desginated agent:

NAME: shyla huber.
shylahuber1988@gmail.com

Below contact details:
1. Your Full Name:
2. Your Age:
3. Occupation:
4. Cell/Mobile Number:

Congratulations!

Thank you.
MR. Chng Sok.
Director,
U.N Investigation Unit.

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