419 scam: "Mrs. Inga-Britt Ahlenius" <ananmiz@mx5.canvas.ne.jp> (no subject)

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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:
- "clearance fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Inga-Britt Ahlenius" <ananmiz@mx5.canvas.ne.jp>
Date:
Subject:

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UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL OVERSIGHT SERVICES
Internal Audit, Monitoring, Consulting and Investigations Division

Dear Beneficiary,

With due respect, This is to inform you that, after a series of
complaints from the Security agencies from Asia, Europe, South America,
and the United States of America respectively against the Federal
Government and the British Government for the rate of scam activities
going on in these Nations.

Right now, We are working in collaboration with the international
monitoring fund (IMF) and have decided to waive away all your clearance
fees/Charges and authorize the bank to effect your compensation payment
of $25.5 Million approved by both the government and the United Nations
into your account or ATM card. or Online Account with our bank without
any hesitation.

Sincerely,you are a lucky person. We are giving you A 100% Guarantee to
receive your payment within the next 42hours.

Send your information to enable us to transfer the funds into your bank
account or delivery you ATM card without any hesitation. so that we can
get this transaction done as urgently as possible.

Full Names:...
Country:...
Direct Number:...
Bank Name:...
Copy of your ID:...
Bank Address:...
Bank Account Number:...
Swift Code:...

I have a very limited time to stay here so I would like you to urgently
respond to this message so that I can advise you on how best to confirm
your funds within the next 42 hours.

Sincerely yours,
Mrs.Inga-Britt Ahlenius
redacted@domain.name
U N Under-Secretary-General for Internal Oversight.

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