419 scam: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND <internationalmonetaryfund@internetaddress.com> =?utf-8?B?MjAxMCBzY2FtIHZpY3RpbXPigJkgcmVpbWJ1cnNlbWVudA==?=

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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. )
- "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. )
- "hundred thousand united state dollars" (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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.

Fraud email example:

From: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND <internationalmonetaryfund@internetaddress.com>
Date: Sat, 6 Nov 2010 04:59:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: =?utf-8?B?MjAxMCBzY2FtIHZpY3RpbXPigJkgcmVpbWJ1cnNlbWVudA==?=

2010 scam victimsâ€™ reimbursement
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
FRAUD VICTIMS/$500,000
OUR REF: 10667RV
YOUR REF: 840

Dear Beneficiary:
It is my pleasure to inform you that your ATM CREDIT CARD Cash able at any part in the world is now ready and available for your claim.
ATM CREDIT CARD was uploaded with your Compensation Funds $500,000.00 USD (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS).By the Mother of all Banks in BANQUE CENTRAL DU BENIN REPUBLIC (BCEAO).Your ATM CARD was uploaded early hours of today 06 November 2010.The (BCEAO) is responsible for your payment.
I have package your ATM CARD in a brown envelop with three of your hard copies documents that's will be requested from you by the government of your country. The documents are 1). Origin Of The Funds Certificate by the UNITED NATION'S,Â (2).Approval Certificate by the BANQUE CENTRAL DU BENIN AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF BENIN REPUBLIC, And (3).Certificate Of Legality By The Federal High Court Of Benin. Also note that this compensation is real and as a result of reimbursement to you. I advice that you comply with my instruction and do not entertain doubts, you will certainly receive this ATM CREDIT CARD value $500,000.00 USD (FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATE DOLLARS) cash able in your country and any part in the world.
The package containing ATM CREDIT CARD and Documents will be sent to your designated home address immediately you settle the delivery fee by the DHL Courier Company. The delivery fee is $77.00 only.
You are advice to pay for the delivery of your parcel (ATM CARD) to avoid any misplacement of your funds.
You are required to send the delivery fee by Western Union Money Transfer today using the Information below.
Receiver Info:
Receiver Name: Mr.Hycent Onyil
Receiver Address: AKpaKpa, Cotnoun-Benin Republic.
Text Question: SWIFT
Text Answer: CARD
Amount to Send: $77.00 USD.

Payment should be made via western union money transfer and immediately payment has been made by you, you should send me the western union payment receipt for collection and quick delivery of your package to you.
Fill the form with the western union payment info:
Sender Name: ???????
Receiver Name: Mr.Hycent Onyil
Sender Address: ???????
Receiver Address: AKpaKpa, Cotnoun-Benin Republic.
Text Question: SWIFT
Text Answer: CARD
Amount to Send: $77.00 USD.
MTCN :Â ???????????????
This is the latest news regarding your Compensation Funds ($500,000.00 USD) ATM CREDIT CARD.
We advise that adhere to this information and act very fast so I can go and send you your ATM CARD immediately I collect the delivery fee.
From this end, I am saying Congratulations in advance!
I am anticipating your swift reply with the payment information of the require fee $77.00 for the delivery fee.
Signed,
Dr. David Jerry Tel=+229=973=541=871
For:
Mrs. Farina Waziri.
IMF CHAIRMAN.

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