419 scam: "ADMIN" <INFO@NOREPLY.COM> International Relief Fund (IRF)

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "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)
- "million us 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- cmhlanga@starmail.co.za (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "ADMIN" <INFO@NOREPLY.COM>
Reply-To: cmhlanga@starmail.co.za
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2022 23:50:40 +0200
Subject: International Relief Fund (IRF) - AWARD NOTIFICATION

International Committee of the Red Cross
Head Office:
19 Avenue de la Paix,
1202 Geneva,
Switzerland.
+41 4 4272 0500

Hello Dear,

RE: GLOBAL ECONOMIC RELIEF FUND DONATION.

You have been awarded the sum of US$1,000,000 (One Million US Dollars) as
Economic Devastation Relief from the just ended Corona Virus Pandemic and Global Poverty situation driven by the war in Ukraine and Russia.
The Just concluded pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine mark an unprecedented time in modern history that will require the best of humanity to overcome. Our Global Donation will support immediate and long-term relief and recovery to vulnerable individuals, businesses and communities during one of the most challenging times we have collectively faced. The BOTH crisis have brought so many businesses, companies and small scale businesses to a devastating halt. It has threatened everyone's way of life, but it is especially difficult for people who are already vulnerable. Some people around the globe, especially migrants, wage workers, and those with flexible jobs and small scale businesses have already started feeling the devastating economic impact.

We have received Billions of Dollars from Donors to help in this poverty alleviation program. We will work with our partners on the ground to allocate funds where they're most needed. We believe that organizations that are deeply rooted are best positioned to lead long-term plans to alleviate the devastating economic effect of the Global Lockdowns and the poverty stricken situation created by the war in Ukraine. Our funds have been delivered down to our distribution points and currently secured by the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) Vault Operations, Centurion, South Africa just as you can see on the below webpage:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P1TUPuxFnusug3Da8MpyaFoHUbS7GVEm/view?usp=sharing

Our Payment Administrator will help to process and release to you the sum of US$1, 000,000 (One Million United States Dollars) to enable you boost your business, stabilize your region, help the vulnerable and less-privileged. Kindly contact the payment administrator to her email: cmhlanga@starmail.co.za (Ms. Cynthia Mhlanga). Ensure to provide her with your following information:

1. Your full names.
2. Your address.
3. Your telephone.
4. Your age.
5. Your occupation.
6. Your bank account information where to receive funds.

We thank you and congratulate you once again!

Dr. Susan Bloechlinger
(Director)
ICRC, Genève, Switzerland

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