419 scam: "Mr. Amine Mati,"<infor1@rondo.ocn.ne.jp> ATTENTION: YOUR COMPENSATION CASH'S CVHECK IS READY.

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "international court of justice" (not involved with lotteries)
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "are expected to pay " (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.)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "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: "Mr. Amine Mati," (may be fake)
Reply-To: <imfafricanig@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2018 22:27:31 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION: YOUR COMPENSATION CASH'S CVHECK IS READY.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF),
Wuse 2 Gariki Abuja,
Abuja, Nigeria.

Attention: sir/Madam,

It has come to the attention of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), African Department that, you have been going through differcults in order for the releasement of your fund payment, which some selfish officials from this country that, about your compensation payment file and we certainly do apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world and It is my pleasure to inform you that your compensation payment is settled and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund IMF (Christine Lagarde) has approved your Cashier Check in your, valued at ($4.8 million USD) in your name.

All you need to do, is to receive your entire funds in a cashier’s check with (Notarized Claimant Affidavit) from International Court of Justice for the release with the sum of this approved fund in your favor as the sole beneficiary of the fund, which the instruction have laid down procedures from the IMF managing director for good.

THE MOST IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS COSTS;

1) Affidavit fee: $85
2) Notarization fee: $82
3) Filing fee: $68
4) Total fee: $235

We are working harder than ever to help people move their quickly, reliably and more efficiently across borders and around the globe. In order to help us serve you better and expeditiously, you are expected to pay this $235 USD on a reasonable time to enable our legal department obtains the documents before your cashier check expires. Please be assured that once we confirmed your payment, your cashier’s check will be registered with DHL courier services, for onward delivery with your personnel address you may provide , at the same time we will email a new invoice to you with the tracking number of the DHL courier services, you will be tracking your shipment online in 24 hours till you received it. Please write down your personal information with your shipping address, including the postal code and your phone number for easy communications.

After going through this mail to you, go ahead and make the requirement payment of the $235 USD for you to receive your cashier check successfully that have been the delay.

Yours sincerely,
Mr. Amine Mati,
Mission Chief/Senior Resident Representative,
IMF African Department.

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