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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Kristalina Georgieva <sundayclement715@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrskristalinageorgieva163@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:27:26 +0100
Subject: Dear Fund Beneficiary,

( I.M.F ) Head Office
#1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW,
Washington, DC 20431
INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.
REF:-XVGNN82010
INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH USD$10.7Million.


Dear Fund Beneficiary,


YOUR CODE IS: 601.


This is to acknowledge the receipt of your email message. I will like
to bring to your notice that this said funds in quote is as a result
of your long over due inheritance payment which intend to release to
you through Compensation payment scheme which you are one of the
legitimate beneficiary as our list indicates. This is why you were
contacted in the first instance and you have proved that you are
concerned and responded to our message for further procedures which
you on the right tract now to have your Compensation funds finally
released to you telegraphic wire transfer.


Further more, you are required to notify me with your choice of
receiving option as stated below for immediate proceed with your fund
transfer.


1, BANK WIRE TRANSFER
2, ONLINE BANKING TRANSFER
3, ATM MASTER Card delivery

Await to hear from you as soon as possible with your option and your
details as stated below:

RE-CONFIRM YOUR INFORMATION

YOUR FULL NAME :
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
NEXT OF KIN:
OCCUPATION:
AGE:
COUNTRY/STATE:

This Office hereby gives you the GUARANTEE your absolute protection
and that of your approved Compensation Funds Wire transfer is 100%
assured. Your approved amount of USD$10.7Million. (Ten. seven Million,
United States Dollars) by the Managing Director of the International
Monetary fund (601) must reach you in any of the above options best
for your reception.

Regards,
Mrs Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director of the International
Monetary Fund. (I.M.F)(601).

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