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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: "Dr. Liza Van Zyl" <gov@tertu.uz>
Reply-To: zondovila@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 21:05:50 +0200
Subject: Compensation for Victims of Online Scams/Reference: UN/24/CH980241


United Nations Compensation Commission [UNCC]
United Nation Building,
351 Francis Baard St,
Pretoria Central,
Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
January, 2024
Attn: E-mail Beneficiary,

Subject: Compensation for Victims of Online Scams/Reference:
UN/24/CH980241

We are happy to announce to you that you have been shortlisted among
other beneficiaries by the United Nations Compensation Commission [UNCC]
as one of the fraud victims to be compensated for the losses caused by
internet scammers. Your compensation payment is valued at USD2.1M [Two
Million One Hundred Thousand United States Dollars] and your payment
Reference is: UN/24/CH980241. We are deeply concerned about the
increasing number of individuals who have fallen victim to online scams.
As part of our ongoing efforts to combat this issue and support affected
individuals, we are implementing a compensation program. The main
objective of this program is to provide financial restitution to those
who have suffered financial losses as a result of online scams. We
understand the devastating impact such scams can have on an individual's
financial stability and overall well-being. It is our sincere commitment
to assist victims in regaining their financial footing.

To ensure the timely and accurate distribution of compensation, we
kindly request affected individuals to come forward and provide
necessary details for the completion of the process. We understand that
this may require sensitive information, and I assure you that all data
provided will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and in
compliance with data protection regulations. The below information
should be forwarded to our Payment Bank Officer who has also received
the payment Data from us. His information is as follows:

For your convenience, please find below the required information:

1. Full Name:
2. Residential Address:
3. Age:
4. Occupation:
5. Phone Number:
6. Payment Reference Number.

Your prompt response in furnishing the above details will enable us to
expedite the compensation process and ensure that deserving individuals
receive the support they need as soon as possible. We understand the
urgency of this matter and are committed to providing a seamless
experience for all participants. To facilitate the verification process,
victims may be required to provide supporting documentation, such as
scam-related emails or receipts, if available. This will aid in
confirming the authenticity of the claims and expediting the
compensation disbursement.

We sincerely believe that this compensation program will assist in
mitigating the financial hardships caused by online scams. By taking
collective action, we can work towards a safer online environment for
individuals and businesses alike. Should you require any further
information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are here to assist you throughout this process.

Thank you for your cooperation and dedication to addressing this
critical issue. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those
affected by online scams.

Thanking you once again from United Nations

Sincerely,

Dr. Liza Van Zyl
Secretary

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