419 scam: "Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde" <imf.rescuedepart@w.cn> YOUR OVERDUE FUND OF 10,8000,000,00 GBP IS RELEASED

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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.
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.
- +447024023037 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde" <imf.rescuedepart@w.cn>
Reply-To: mrs.christinelagarde-@hotmail.co.uk
Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:50:06 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: YOUR OVERDUE FUND OF 10,8000,000,00 GBP IS RELEASED

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
164 DE-80939 Berkshire,London,
United Kingdom.
REF:-XVGNN8809
Phone (+44) 7024 023 037
Fax: (+44) 7024 061 666
Reply to: Hon.Mrs.christinelagarde-imf.uk@w.cn

YOUR OVERDUE FUND OF 10,8000,000,00 GBP IS RELEASED

Prior to arrest and interrogation of some officials last month, it was
discovered that they engaged in swindling foreign customers their God
given money on the pretense that they refused to pay certain charges,
thereby making it difficult for you to claim your funds.

What I am going to explain to here you is true. I simply understand the
situation you must have passed through all this while, but put up a big
smile and stand. Your God has remembered you and intervened in your
matter. I would feel the same way if am in your shoe. But believe in God
that this time around you shall achieve success.

I have been appointed to attend to you. A new system of payment has been
made. The new system is via e-banking or through ATM card depending your
choice. You would have to make your transfer yourself to your account
without having to travel outside your place. No more third party
transaction. You control your transfers from now on.

Let me make it clear to you. If by this new system you did not receive
your payment, then forget it for life. With this you will make your
transaction yourself, is secured and reliable. No body would be able to
pay you if you continue dealing third parties.

You are advised to furnish us with the following information:

Full Name:
Address:
Occupation:
Direct Telephone number:
Country:
Gender:

Please be patient, and at full corporation when communicating with us. In
your communication to us, attach your identity card for easy verification.
If you deal with anybody else apart from them, you are totally at risk.

Sincerely
Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (IMF).
Reply to; Hon.Mrs.christinelagarde-imf.uk@w.cn

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