419 scam: =?UTF-8?Q?=D7=A8=D7=95=D7=91=D7=99=20=D7=92=D7=91=D7=90=D7=A8=D7=94?= <rubygu@walla.com> =?UTF-8?Q?=41=74=74=65=6E=74=69=6F=6E=20=42=65=6E=65=66=69=63=69=61=72=79=2C?=

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "lagos" (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.
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.
- +2348034152286 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- internationalremittancedepartm@yahoo.dk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: =?UTF-8?Q?=D7=A8=D7=95=D7=91=D7=99=20=D7=92=D7=91=D7=90=D7=A8=D7=94?= <rubygu@walla.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:18:51 +0300
Subject: =?UTF-8?Q?=41=74=74=65=6E=74=69=6F=6E=20=42=65=6E=65=66=69=63=69=61=72=79=2C?=

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
NO.23 ADEBAYO STREET, APAPA
LAGOS NIGERIA.
TEL: +234 8034152286
Email: imf0303@live.com

Attention Beneficiary,

We have Your IMF Compensation (Fund) packaged in our custody assigned to
be delivered to your address from the IMF Compensation Unit London United
Kingdom.

The package is valued at US$2.5 Million dollar.The delivery agent handling
the delivery will be on his way to meet with you as soon as we reconfirm
the following information, which will enable us effect the delivery
without delay:

1) Your full name and address
2) A contact Cell phone number of yours
3) The nearest Airport to your home

Your urgent response is awaited to enable us expedite action. Call the
Claims and Confirmation Unit on +234 803 152286 and speak with any of our
Officer.

Regards

Mr. Robert Mills
IMF Compensation Unit,Lagos Nigeria.
Email :[internationalremittancedepartm@yahoo.dk ]
www.imf.org
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