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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <dr.judeo@yahoo.com.ph>
Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2013 08:05:00 -0800
Subject: ATTENTION PLS,YOUR CONTARCT PAYMENT FROM (C.B.N)

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
IMF HEADQUARTERS 2(HQ2)
24 Brunswick Square
Brindley place Birmingham
B1 2HW,London, UK
Emails:dr.judeo@yahoo.com.ph
     
Dear:Sir,
 
 
                          Re:Transfer of Your Fund.
 
 
With reference to your transaction,we write to inform you that an approval has being given for
the immediate release of your fund to your bank account.
We have been able to finalize the transfer processes of your fund with (Bank Negara New York UNITED STATE OF AMERICA) who Specializes in Fund Transfer and financial management,and they have also agreed to sponsor the processes with which your fund transfer shall be effected,and finally transferred into your bank account
The vetting processing with your information has been completed by INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND(IMF), and this confirms you as the beneficiary of the fund, also I want you to understand that presently, the fund is in the escrow account with the IMF, with you being the beneficiary.  Now,  you should follow up  the transfer because it has been approved accordingly.
 
ATT wire transfer was authorized to your bank account,to this effect,(Bank Negara New York) has been assigned to oversee the transfer of your funds through bank to bank wire transfer,and under the (USA) Monetary regulation to ensure that there will be no set-backs from any financial authorities.
Bank Negara New York and INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) will ensure a safe,smooth and Successful bank to bank transfer to your Bank account and you should contact us today so that we will follow up on the approved wire as fast as possible.
 
we await your urgent confirmation and co-operation.
ATTN: Always update us on every mail/ telephone conversation you receive from (Bank Negara New York)
Yours Truly
Dr. Jude Okafor
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
IMF HEADQUARTERS 2(HQ2)
+448-4477-49732

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