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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: Mrs.Christine Lagarde <info@plus.com>
Reply-To: <compensationoffice@yeah.net>
Date: Sun, 7 May 2017 17:05:15 +0200
Subject: International Monetary Fund (IMF)

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Dear Inheritor,

The Finance Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today issued the following statement to warn the public about fraudulent e-mail messages and financial scams misusing the name of the IMF:


"A recent increase in deceptive schemes designed to defraud members of the public and potential investors has prompted the IMF to repeat its warning about any unsolicited e-mail or other unsolicited communications purportedly originating from, or implying an affiliation with, the IMF.


"The IMF does not send any unsolicited business communications to individuals But this message is sent to you for a reason. The IMF is an intergovernmental organization that conducts its financial transactions directly and exclusively with its member countries. The IMF does not operate through other agents but have be assigned to one and he is a real agent which his details will be below nor endorse the activities of any bank, financial institution, or other public or private agency but you will be asked to contact an Attorney Barrister Frank Daniel.


"The IMF has learned of various forms of identity fraud and financial fraud involving the unauthorized use of the IMF's name and emblem. This includes `phishing' attacks, in which the names of IMF officials have been misused to deceive recipients into disclosing personal financial information, and `spoofing' attempts, in which a false copy of the IMF website had been created with false contact information, to mislead potential users.


"The IMF warns the public against various forms of cross-border fraud, investment fraud and similar scams (sent by e-mail or hard copy letter) in which the IMF's name has been fraudulently used to induce potential investors. The IMF wishes to compensate Beneficiaries with a token Payment of $5 million United state dollars to various people that has been scammed or have been attempted to be scam, For you to receive this funds, you have to come down to our head office in Nigeria or chose to follow the procedures for your funds to be received by you because scammers has really spoiled the country name. The president has accepted to fight against it and compensate you.


For you to receive this funds you are advised to provide the below information and also show seriousness to the agent respect him and understand every word he says to you because it is the truth. for we to keep date of your information before your proceed with the procedures Kindly reconfirm your information to our agent.


Name:

Sex:

Phone/FAX number:

Country:


kindly reconfirm the above information, it's for the benefit for the receiving of your Pending compensation Funds. We are once again sorry for your loose the attorney will explain to you all that is needed for you to receive your funds. If you know this funds is not related to you please do not insult nor reply.

Contact Name: Barrister Frank Daniel
Email: bar.frankdaniel@gmail.com

Best Regards.
International Monetary Fund.
Mrs.Christine Lagarde

Please if this is found in spam move to inbox and forward suspicious communications to the relevant law enforcement authorities with the information below.
IMF EXTERNAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Public Affairs Media Relations
E-mail: IMFoffice100001@yeah.net E-mail: compensationoffice@yeah.net
Fax: (315) 294-0440 Phone: (315) 294-0440

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