419 scam: Susan White <barrowmick@gmail.com> URGENT LETTER OF INTENT ACT FAST

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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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "into your nominated bank account" (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)
- ",500,000" (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.
- andrewb55455@aol.com (AOL; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: Susan White <barrowmick@gmail.com>
Reply-To: b.andrew7778@aol.com
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:01:43 +0100
Subject: URGENT LETTER OF INTENT ACT FAST

International Monetary Fund/United Nations
Foreign Debt Settlement/Reconciliation
World Bank Headquarters
Our Ref: WB/IMF/UN/XX2022

Dear Sir/Madam,

THE SUM OF $5,500,000 COMPENSATION APPROVED

This is to inform you that your delayed Inheritance/Contract Fund
compensation sum of USD $5,500,000 Million from the world Bank has
been approved today for immediate payment into your nominated bank
account unconditionally. The financial institute known as World Bank
Group has been Mandated to effect immediate release of your payment
through their remittance department after verification exercise. The
World Bank and the (I.M.F) With other monetary agencies resolved this
issue in our last meeting in Geneva and decided to pay off all
pending debts without any delays. It's very urgent that you send us
your complete details requested below for immediate payment.
The needed information's are:

(A) Your full Names
(B) Residential address:
(C) Telephone(Mobile):
(D) Nationality/Country:
(E) Your Email:
(F) Age/Sex:
(G) Occupation/Position:
(H) A scan of your International Passport or Driving License for proof
of beneficiary.

Kindly send us your details by mail (andrewb55455@aol.com)
Finally, keep us posted once the above funds is received in your bank account.
Awaiting your prompt response.

Yours Sincerely,
Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director
International Monetary Fund

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