419 scam: "debtreconciliation0@gmail.com" <debtreconciliation0@gmail.com> RE: YOUR PAYMENT IS READY FOR SWIFT WIRE TRANSFER

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "your payment is being processed" (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 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447978379923

Fraud email example:

From: "debtreconciliation0@gmail.com" <debtreconciliation0@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:38:19 +0100
Subject: RE: YOUR PAYMENT IS READY FOR SWIFT WIRE TRANSFER

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
European Monetary Unit
London
United Kingdom (UK)

Date: 26th March, 2021

RE: US$7,000,000.00 APPROVED PART PAYMENT OF YOUR OUTSTANDING FUNDS.

I'm James L. Hobday, the Auditor General, International Monetary Fund
(IMF) European Monetary Unit, set up to fight against scam and
fraudulent activities worldwide. The auditors is responsible for
investigating the legitimacy of unpaid payment / claims by
companies/individuals and instructs our financial institutions and
paying Banks to make immediate payment of verified claims to the
beneficiaries without any further delay.

You are being contacted regarding the release of your long awaited
lawful entitlement funds. After a detailed review of your payment, the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) European Monetary Unit has approved
and mandated that part payment sum of US$7,000,000.00 (Seven Million
United States Dollars Only) paid to you this first quarter of the year
2021.

I therefore wish to inform you that your payment is being processed
and will be paid to you by MT103 swift wire transfer as soon as you
respond to this letter without delay.

Sincerely, we are emotionally concerned about your plight over the
Years, as revealed by your Original Payment File.

Enclosed is my identification, Int'l passport and Driver's License
Copy, for your record purposes and kindly send your ID copy as well
for your identification.

PH / WhatsApp: +44-797-837-9923, for any urgent clarification.

I await your prompt response

Respectfully,
James L. Hobday
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
European Monetary Unit
London
United Kingdom (UK)

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