419 scam: "IMF" <infodept@imf.org> Confirm Receipt

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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:
- "imf.1@admin.in.th" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- +2348037824010 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
- +2347010074266 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "IMF" <infodept@imf.org>
Reply-To: imf.1@admin.in.th
Date: Sun, 8 Aug 2010 23:53:32 +0800
Subject: Confirm Receipt

Attention,

This is to notify you that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) African Branch
Nigeria, have approved to settle the outstanding arrears and the long over-due payment
which you have been finding difficult to receive from the International bank transfer.

You are required to update this office and reconfirm your full banking info and contact
details for the onward transfer. The activation and the withdraw code would be
forwarded to you.

Below Is the Transfer Details.

Date: 03/06/2010 07:33: 10 Am
Reference No: F5V92-8A02F-885e
Account Code: AU-771905-AZ
Withdrawing Code: **************
>From : Corresponded dollars account no: 51800021354
Format: Standard Top World Bank
Issuing Bank: FCB
Current Status: Pending Transfer
Activation and the withdrawer code(Charge): $55
Additional Fee: Zero
Total Amount: USD12,348,901-02
Currency : USD
Interest: Zero (0.0%).
Contact Email: imf_2@admin.in.th

It is imperative you make the payment of $55 for the activation and the withdraw code,
we will reactivate your account and forward you the pickup code and the new activation
code. you can withdraw your fund at your bank or any of his affiliate.

NOTE: PLEASE ALL CORRESPONDENCES SHOULD BE VIA THE BELOW OFFICE EMAIL ADDRESS: (
imf.1@admin.in.th )

Regards,

Yours truly,

+234 803 782 4010 direct line
+234 701 007 4266 fax
Alahji Ali Umah( (IMF) African Branch)
Dr John Lipsky
International Payment Department

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