419 scam: Rodrigo Rato <bankofauthorization222@gmail.com> Rodrigo Rato

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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:
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
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.
- internationalmonetaryfundz.govt@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Rodrigo Rato <bankofauthorization222@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Internationalmonetaryfundz.govt@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:25:22 +0100
Subject: Rodrigo Rato

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IMF HEAD OFFICE
700 19th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20431
USA

Dear Beneficiary,

I am writing to extend my warmest congratulations to you on behalf of
the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for being awarded a grant of
seven million. We received your application and were impressed with
the impact your project will have on the community.

We understand that this grant will assist you in executing your
project and achieving your goals. We are confident that you will put
this grant to good use and create a lasting impact in your community.

Please note that the grant funds will be transferred to your account
within the next two weeks. To ensure that the funds are transferred
seamlessly, we will require some additional information from you.
Kindly send us your bank account details and any other documentation
required to facilitate the transfer of funds.

We appreciate the hard work and dedication you have demonstrated in
executing your project. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed, and we
are confident that you will continue to excel in your endeavors.

Should you have any further questions or require assistance, please do
not hesitate to reach out to us. We are always here to help and
support you.

We therefore require the following informations from you:

Account details:

Valid ID:

Whatsapp number:

Residential address (Optional)

kindly farward your response to:
[internationalmonetaryfundz.govt@gmail.com]

Once again, congratulations on your grant award, and we wish you all
the best in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Rodrigo Rato

IMF Official

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