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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: Director of the Finance Department <andrew.goodlock111@gmail.com>
Reply-To: k.c_james14@yahoo.com.ph
Date: Mon, 4 Dec 2017 10:16:18 +0100
Subject: CALL ME Urgent Response Needed

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
DEPT: WORLD DEBT RECONCILIATION AGENCIES.
ADVISE: YOUR OUTSTANDING PAYMENT NOTIFICATION
TELL/FAX + 234 8087716043


Attention:


A power of attorney was forwarded to our office this morning by two
individuals (MR DAVID DEANE an American national and (MR. RICKY
JACKSON) a CANADIAN national.

They claimed to be your representative, and the power of attorney
stated that you are dead, they brought an account to replace your
information in other to claim the said fund which is now lying
DORMANT and UNCLAIMED.

Find below the new account they have submitted for claims

BANK.-HSBC CANADA
Vancouver, CANADA
ACCOUNT NO. 2984-0008-66

The power of attorney also stated that you suffered and died of throat
cancer.You are therefore given 24hrs to confirm the truth in this
information, If you are still alive,you are to contact us immediately
since we work 24 hrs just to ensure that we monitor all the activities
going on in regards to the transfer of beneficiaries inheritance and
contract payment.

You are to respond swiftly for clarifications on this matter as we
shall be available 24 hrs to speak with you and give you the necessary
guidelines on how to ensure that your payment is wired to you
immediately.

Just also be informed that any further delay from your side could be
dangerous, as we would not be held liable for any wrong payment.

Kindly reply

Mr K. C MATTHEW
Director of the Finance Department
International Monetary Funds

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