419 scam: "IMF World"<capp@gwi.net> INTERNATIONAL FUNDS REGULATORY AUTHORITY...

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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "affidavit of claim" (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. )
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "abuja" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "IMF World" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrs.augustamadu102@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 13:59:41 -0800
Subject: INTERNATIONAL FUNDS REGULATORY AUTHORITY...

WORLD REGULATORY OFFICE

INTERNATIONAL FUNDS REGULATORY AUTHORITY

INTER-CONTINENTAL DEBT RECONCILIATION DEPT.

FROM THE DESK OF: HONORABLE MRS.AUGUSTA MADU DIRECTOR; IMF WORLD REGULATORY OFFICE.

ATTENTION: PROVISION OF AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM CERTIFICATE FOR LEGAL COVER/ PROTECTION OF US$10M IN YOUR FAVOR .

YOUR EMAIL WAS WELL RECEIVED TODAY WHICH EVERY ARRANGEMENT REGARDING YOUR FUND TO TRANSFER INTO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT WILL TAKE PALACE TOMORROW BEEN TUESDAY AS SOON AS THE FEE OF $45 USDDOLLARS RECEIVED FROM YOU AND I WILL LIKE YOU TO PROVIDED YOUR COMPLETE BANK DETAILS TO AVIOD ANY TRANSFER MISTAKE AND UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE SO LUCK BECAUSE YOUR FUND HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO RELEASE TO YOU WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM AND BEAR IN MIND AS SOON AS THE FEE IS WELL RECEIVED YOU WILL HEAR GOOD NEWS FROM BANK FOR CONFORMATION OF YOUR FUND.

Receivers Name: MRS. MERCY ULOMA IWULE

Location: ABUJA NIGERIA

Text Quest: GOOD

Text Answer: GOD

Sending Amount: $45

MTCN ------------

PLEASE GO AND SEND IT IMMEDIATELY AND SEND TO ME THE PAYMENT DETAILS IMMEDIATELY AND WITH YOUR COMPLETE BANK DETAIL. FOR IMMDIATE TRANSFER OF YOUR FUND INTO YOUR BANK ACCOUNT.

1) YOUR FULL NAME:

2) ADDRESS,CITY,STATE AND COUNTRY.

3) PHONE,FAX AND MOBILE

4) COMPANY NAME(IF ANY) POSITION AND ADDRESS

5) BANK DETAILS,

    BANK NAMES,

    ACCOUNT NO,

    ROUTING NO,

    SWIFT CODE

    BANK ADDRESS.

6) PROFESSION,AGE AND MARITAL STATUS

7) COPY OF YOUR INT'L PASSPORT/DRIVERS LICENSE.

WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU AS OUR WORD IS OUR BOND TO YOU.CONFIRM THE RECEIPT OF THIS E-MAIL BY YOU IMMEDIATELY AND BE REST ASSURED THAT YOU WILL BE SMILING TO YOUR BANK ONCE YOU COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE DIRECTIVES NOW.

THANKS FOR YOU ANTICIPATED RESPOND.

MRS.AUGUSTA MADU

IMF World Regulatory Office

Anti-fraud resources:

What can you do when you receive 419 spam