419 scam: "Mr. Peter Douglas" <info@usa.org> ATTN: BENEFICIARY. PAYMENT FILE NUMBER: A,,,,,,,,,

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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 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:
- "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 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.
- intercourtofjustice1@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Peter Douglas" <info@usa.org>
Reply-To: intercourtofjustice1@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:05:24 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: ATTN: BENEFICIARY. PAYMENT FILE NUMBER: A,,,,,,,,,

ATTN: BENEFICIARY. PAYMENT FILE NUMBER: A

The Audit / Probe Panel Committee set up by the International Court of Justice to investigate matters concerning your fund transaction has finally cleared you of all the allegations, prone to several failed attempts to claim your fund. All charges have been dropped against you, while your name has been included in the first payment quarter of the fiscal year 2022 (Ref: FMF/CGS/013/WA & Amount: US$6,800,000:00).

The investigation has been on for over 2 yrs, this is "WHY" you have suffered setbacks in your several attempts to receive any part of your fund even though some fraudsters have tapped into your payment file, feeding you with false hope and lies.

Now you can rest, guaranteed to receive the sum of $6,800,000.00 (Six a million Eight hundred thousand Dollars) as soon as you upgrade your file and forward your information to this honorable court, the report from the committee justifies the urgent need to finalize your transaction and ensure that you receive your fund for sake of JUSTICE. This Honorable Court, insist on the cancellation of all previous/any pending payment arrangement of any institution/department that has been fruitless with you and advises you to send your personal coordinate to us

(1) Your Full Name,
(2) Your Contact Address,
(3) Your City & Country,
(4) Direct telephone line (Cell and Landline)
(5) ID Card (International Passport or ID Card)
(6) Present Occupation,

NOTE: This honorable court has taken you back, hence we have made an arrangement that will best be profitable to you the beneficiary. Our interest is to make certain that this fund is finally paid to you after all this awful experience of the past years.

We want nothing but the result, certainly, you can not do this on your own which is why we have stepped in, and we will ensure that justice is finally done. In any way that your cooperation is required to actualize success in this payment in a few days, I advise you to attend to me, as I hope that you will prepare to take full advantage of this court injunction.

To avoid discrepancies that may cause further delay, please make sure that you send valid information which can be verified by your government. payment Your file will be treated immediately, and you can receive your money within the next 5 working Days. Please be advised to forward the required details to the office of the President & Chief Judge, Dr. Mr. Abdulqawi Yusuf at His personal E-mail address (intercourtofjustice1@gmail.com)
Yours Sincerely,
Best Regards
Mr. Peter Douglas
PRO
International Court of Justice (ICJ)

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