419 scam: "Mr. Philip Green"<info@un.org> SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION!

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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:
- ",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)
- "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: "Mr. Philip Green" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dw984603@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 2 Apr 2023 10:29:39 -0700
Subject: SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION!

Dear Beneficiary,

I`m Mr. Philip Green, a US citizen, 66 years Old. I reside here in Wisconsin ( WI ), USA. My residential address is 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203.

I am one of those who fell victim to a scam in Africa two years ago. I lost over US$74,000 in the past years. I have been trying to get my money all to no avail and they always stopped my money with one reason or the other. I decided to fly to the FBI office in Washington DC and explained to the FBI how I lost all my money to those scammers in Africa.

I was surprised that the FBI gave me the contact of the United Nations Headquarters in New York where payments are made respectively to all scam victims all over the world.

When I got to New York, I met Debra Williams, a United Nations staff member who explained everything to me and said whoever is contacting us is fake. she appreciated me for coming down to New York to see things for myself which was the best option.

She took me to the paying bank for the claim of my compensation payment and it was paid to me successfully. Right now, I am the happiest man on earth because I have finally received my compensation payment of ($2,500,000.00).

Moreso, Debra Williams showed me the files containing the email contacts of those that are yet to receive their compensation payment and this was how I came across your email contact.

Please take note that the total money I paid after I met with Debra Williams was $550.00 for the procurement of the ownership paperwork that will enhance the immediate release of $2,500,000.00 by the paying bank.

Contact United Nation office with the below details:

Contact Person: Debra Williams
Department: United Nations Compensation Payment Center
Address: 4607 PARK AVE #7 BRONX, NY 10458 USA.

When contacting the United Nations office, make sure you send these details to the United Nations office.

1). Your Full Names.
2). Your Residential Address.
3). Your Contact Telephone Number.
4). Your Nationality.
5). A Scan Copy of Your Driver’s License.

Thank you & God bless you.

Regards,

Mr. Philip Green.

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