419 scam: ''International Monetary Fund Commission''<gayle@ggtuchlaw.com> Re: Delivery of Your Diplomatic Luggage 144.

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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:
- "consignment " (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)
- "million 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)
- "hundred thousand united states 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "the diplomat " ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a fake lottery scam. Consider the following facts about real lotteries:
1. They don't notify winners by email.
2. You can't win without first buying a lottery ticket.
3. They don't randomly select email addresses to award prizes to.
4. They don't use free email accounts (Yahoo, Hotmail, etc) to communicate with you.
5. They don't tell you to call a mobile phone number.
6. They don't tell you to keep your winnings secret.
7. They will never ask a winner to pay any fees to receive a prize!

Fraud email example:

From: ''International Monetary Fund Commission''<gayle@ggtuchlaw.com>
Reply-To: info.imfc@secretary.net
Date: 21 Apr 2017 02:30:39 -0400
Subject: Re: Delivery of Your Diplomatic Luggage 144.

Attention: Beneficiary,

We happily announce to you the draw of the UK-LOTTO Sweepstake
Lottery International programs held on the 27th of March, 2017 in
New York, America. Your name and e-mail address attached to
ticket number: 564 75600545188 with Serial number 5368/02 drew
the lucky numbers: 19-6-26-17-35-7, which subsequently won you
the lottery in the 2nd category. You have therefore been approved
to claim a total sum of US$2,500,000.00 (Two million, Five
Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in cash credited to file
ktu/9023118308/03. This is from a total cash prize of U.S $2.5
Million dollars, shared amongst the first nine (9) luckywinners
in this category.

All participants were selected randomly from World Wide Web site
through computer draw system and extracted from over 100,000
companies. This promotion takes place annually. Please note that
your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet
representative office in Europe as indicated in your play coupon.
In view of this, your U.S$2,500,000.00 (Two million, Five Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars) would be released to you by our
payment office in Europe.

On behalf of the board and management of the International
Monetary Fund Commission (IMFC), I Mr. Jerry Fouke, the
Operations Manager wishes to inform you that your
consignment/funds tagged diplomatic luggage 144 with Ref:
No2337/X42/317 Lottery funds that was deposited in our vault for
safe keeping is due for Immediate collection. Be informed that we
have concluded all arrangements to deliver your consignment at
your doorstep through diplomatic means. In line with the binding
diplomatic consignment delivery policies, kindly furnish us with
the following as set forth.

A copy of your international passport or any other means of
identification as the true consignee. The address where the above
cargo/funds should be delivered to and your phone number, List
the nearest international airports to your address location.

Meanwhile, we urge you to treat the above requirement with utmost
urgency to enable us dispense our duties and obligation
accordingly thereby allowing us to serve you in a timely fashion.
Upon satisfactory receipt of all the above mentioned, you Will be
further acquainted with the detailed delivery itinerary including
information of the diplomat who will accompany your consignment
to your doorstep.

We pledge our best service at all times.

Board of Director
International Monetary Funds Commission
Jerry Fouke.
+1-951-213-4593

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