419 scam: Pierre Olivier Gourinchas <freshpopsy9@gmail.com> IMF Grant Disbursement

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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:
- "million 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)
- "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.

Fraud email example:

From: Pierre Olivier Gourinchas <freshpopsy9@gmail.com>
Reply-To: internationalmonetaryfundz.govt@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:57:08 +0100
Subject: IMF Grant Disbursement

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IMF Grant Disbursement

The International Monetary Fund
headquarters Washington, D.C.
700 19th Street
NW, Washington, D.C., U.S.

Dear Beneficiary,

I am writing to confirm that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has
disbursed a grant of twelve million dollars to you as an individual
beneficiary for personal empowerment and development in the fight
against poverty. This grant is part of our ongoing efforts to
eradicate poverty worldwide in the year 2023.

We believe that this grant will help to empower you and support your
efforts to achieve your goals and aspirations. We trust that you will
use the funds for the intended purpose and make a positive impact on
your community and beyond.

Please note that we require periodic progress reports from our
beneficiaries to monitor the use of the funds and ensure that they are
being used for their intended purpose. We kindly request that you
provide us with updates on your progress at your earliest convenience.

KINDLY PROVIDE YOUR NECESSARY INFO:

Valid ID:

Whatsapp number:

Residential address:

Country:

Once again, we congratulate you on your selection as an individual
beneficiary of the IMF grant. We wish you every success in your
endeavors, and we look forward to hearing about the positive impact
you will make with this grant.

Sincerely,

[Pierre Olivier Gourinchas]
IMF Representative

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