It's a Trap

I was just checking through my Google Mail spam filter and found this, it made me laugh  so I thought I would share it. Email scammers clearly have a sense of irony!

From: Mr. Ban Ki-Moon

Secretary General (UNITED NATIONS)
United Nations Headquarters,
760 United Nations Plaza, New York,
NY 10017, USA

Subject: SCAM VICTIMS COMPENSATION FOR 2011. UNITED NATIONS 2007/2008/2009/2010/2011 SCAM VICTIMS COMPENSATIONS PAYMENTS.

ATTENTION:
SCAMMED VICTIM/$2,500,000 BENEFICIARIES.
REF/PAYMENTS CODE:06654.
AMOUNT 2,500,000.00 USD.

I write to bring to your notice that I am the UNA head of operations and an official delegate from the United Nations to pay 150 beneficiaries of scam victims $2,500,000 USD each. You are listed and approved for this payment as one of the beneficiaries to be paid this amount as compensation. As a result of this laudable recommendations, it is imperative to bring to your notice that during the last U.N. meetings held at Washington Dc, USA, it was alarmed so much by the rest of the world in the meetings on the lose of funds by various foreigners to the scams artists operating in syndicates all over the world today. In other to redeem the good image of the UNA, the Sec- General has ordered the payment of $2,500,000 USD each to the affected victims in pursuance with the U.N. recommendations.

According to the number of applicants at hand, 114 Beneficiaries has been paid, 60% of the victims are from the United States, while about 40% are from other parts of the world. we still have more than 30% left to be paid the compensations of $2,500,000 USD each.

Your particulars was mentioned by one of the Syndicates who was arrested in Africa,as one of their victims of the operations, you are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message to him for any reason what so ever as the The International Police (INTERPOL) have combined effort with the United Nation Anti-crime commission to alleviate the plight of these victims as well as redeeming the image of the United Nations Association (UNA). The U.S. secret service is already on trace of the criminals. Other victims who have not been contacted can submit their application as well for scrutiny and possible consideration.

Many Banks, Universal firms, Companies and individuals have been in bankruptcy today due to the activities of these hoodlums. However, a thorough investigation have revealed that these people have dropped over 500,000 victims across the world, after collecting their money falsely, many as a result of this have committed suicide, while others are now living in abject poverty. As regards these ongoing developmental strive, we have over 600 suspects at hand. While many are awaiting trial, we are still in search of others, who think they are wise, and hope that you will assist by giving any vital information that could lead to the apprehension of these hoodlums. You will receive your compensations payments immediately without any hitch.

Note: this system of payment was imposed by the office of the Sec- General of the UNA, in order to avoid all the unnecessary office procedures, delays in payment, fraudulent activities of non officials and to comply with the instructions by the United Nations, International Monetary Fund to settle all outstanding debts owed to foreign nationals. Be also informed that you have been selected among the qualified beneficiaries who are to receive their fund. Please NOTE that as strictly warned by the office of the Sec-General to stop any further communication with any person that claiming to handle your payment.

(1) Your full name and address:
(2) Your age and marital status:
(3) Your occupation:????????????…
(4) Your telephone/fax number:???.
(5) Your nationality????????????.

You are advice to provide to us this information to make such you are the right owner of this fund, and once we have the remaining details that is required your information will be forwarded to the bank for your immediate payment.

let us know as soon as possible if you receive this email message to enable us proceed further in securing the IMF payment approval and Letter of Authorization on your behalf.

Making the world a better place

Mr. Ban Ki-Moon

Secretary General (UNITED NATIONS).
United Nations Headquarters,
760 United Nations Plaza, New York,
NY 10017, USA