419 scam: Chris Lukas <felixjoburgg@gmail.com> INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)

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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:
- "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)
- "vat (5%)" (VAT rate in the UK is 17.5%, check the math)
- "diplomatic courier" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Chris Lukas <felixjoburgg@gmail.com>
Reply-To: chrislukas792@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2023 22:45:37 -0700
Subject: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)

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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)

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INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
International Debt Settlement Unit,
#1900, PRESIDENT AV.DU
REF: -XVGNN82021

Attention:
I am so sorry for my late answer to your email, I was hospitalized but I am
ok now. Your email was well received, and I have been informed by the
United Nation Compensation board of directors to anticipate your email, as
I have been assigned to handle the payment of your fund to you. Kindly note
that the ATM DEBIT CARD is ready to be delivered to you. This is to
acknowledge the receipt of the order from the International Monetary Fund
in conjunction with the United Nations and Federal Ministry Of Finance, in
respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am
directed to tell you that your payment verification and confirmations are
correct. Therefore, arrangements have been concluded to facilitate the
effect of your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to transparency.

The following Document will be delivered to you together with your ATM
DEBIT CARD. We have entered into a delivery arrangement with the DIPLOMATIC
COURIER & SECURITIES COMPANY, to be fully insured.
A Cost of Delivery (24 Hours Delivery Guaranteed)

FedEx:
Charge $ 170.00
Vat (5%) $ 100.00
TOTAL COST $ 270.00

The following Document will be delivered to you together with your ATM
DEBIT CARD and also each copy will be sent to your email for your preview.

ORIGIN OF FUND PAPERWORK
CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP
ATM DEBIT CARD
VALUED THE SUM OF US$1,800,000.00
PACKAGE COLOR: BROWN ENVELOPE

NOTE that as soon as the payment for the delivery of your ATM DEBIT CARD is
made and received at this office, your tracking number will be issued to
you. It will enable you to know the exact time of delivery to the address
you provided to us for you to be available at home to receive the package.
Best regards
Mr. Chris Lukas
Compensation Unit Director

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