419 scam: OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR 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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states 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)
- "diplomatic agent" ("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: OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) < info.imf004@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 23:33:30 +0800
Subject: DEAR BENEFICIARY

ATTENTION PLEASE!!!

My name is Christoph Rosenberg, i am the Deputy director,
communications Department at at International Monetary
Fund, Washington District Of Columbia, United States.
I wish to inform you that a Certified International Bank
Draft has been issued on yor behalf by the United Nations
as a Compensation. This Bank Draft is Worth $13 Million
United States Dollars is currently in my office due for
delivery.
As directed, this Bank Draft Will Be Dispatched by IMF
accredited diplomatic Agent.

Contact me back with your Information's such as,

1. Home Address
2. next of Kin
3. Country.

Your Prompt Response Will Be Appreciated.

Christoph Rosenberg.

Anti-fraud resources:

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