419 scam: "intermf@cnegal.com" <chika_ogili8@yahoo.fr> International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "moneygram" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
MoneyGram money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. Along with Western Union it is a preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348033862057 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "intermf@cnegal.com" <chika_ogili8@yahoo.fr>
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:20:20 +0100 (BST)
Subject: International Monetary Fund (IMF)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Mr. Abdourahmane Sarr
Managing Director
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
700 19th Street P/N Cotonou Benin.
Email intermf@cnegal.com
http://www.imf.org

ATTN,

The Transfer arrangement with Western Union Department did not progress due to Western Union Money Transfer cannot be able to get you the payment because of such larged amount did not to be transferred by Western Union money transfer without firm requirement that will required by this court.

The Western Union method was not clear due to the (I.M.F & others Authorities) did not granted the large amount we are trying to get you by Western Union, Because of the large amount I would like it to be sent to your bank account in your country in amounts of $48,000 in each transfer untill you get the total funds of USD$1.5Million on your name, it is possible to wire the money into your account and avoid difficulties with the Authorities.

Please let me know if you like the idea, Note that $98 is the only cost you will bear to have the first $48,000 payment into your account, this $98 charged is for the form we will use to deposit the money into your account. email me now and let me know when you will pay this $98 Form fee to have the first $48,000 into your account. , I am very sure of what I said, and it is a promise.

SEND 98 USDollars VIA MONEYGRAM or Western union to the name below,

Receiver name======== James Ikwunne
Country ============Benin Republic
City===============Port Novo
Test Question=========Color
Ans ===============Blue
Amount============= $98

Send it and get back to me with the payment info such as MTCN

I beleive that you will get $48,000 clear into your account in 48hours.

Try send this court fee and email me with the MTCN & senders name.
Thank You.

Email intermf@cnegal.com
The IMF: Organization and Finances
Managing Director

Abdourahmane Sarr
Resident Representative in Benin
Tel: (+234 8033862057)
E-mail: intermf@cnegal.com
International
Monetary Fund(IMF)

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