419 scam: "I M F"<info@admin.org> HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMAN WELFARE

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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 us 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447024080514 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "I M F" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <hummanright_imfuk@live.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:39:10 +0100
Subject: HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMAN WELFARE
Our Ref: WB/NF/UN/XX027

IRREVOCABLE RELEASE OF YOUR PAYMENT(2,000,000.00 USD)

HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMAN WELFARE

Just as the United Nations (U.N.) was created in direct response to the human atrocities and International conflict of World War II, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was created to help Repair the decimation that was experienced by the developed nations that became involved in the War. While both organizations have seemingly similar objectives (i. e. , post-war reconstruction and creation of an environment for lasting peace), the Articles of Agreement of the IMF, however, contains no explicit mention of human rights.After the reparation of the former Axis powers was accomplished, the IMF was left somewhat without purpose. Subsequently, the institution became involved in the financial matters of the developing nations as a regulator of fiscal policy, as well as delving into other domestic matters.

We wish to inform you that the World Bank, (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in conjunction with the African Union (AU) ,and European Union (EU)LONDON have approved a total sum of US$2,000,000.00(Two Million US Dollars only) for the Settlement of these Debts owed to you at which we are assigned to ensure complete payment to each beneficiary.

The amount approved for immediate payment to you is the sum of US$2,000,000.You are advised to stop any further communication with any person or group of persons regarding A T M,since your fund is presently under this management(International Fund Monitoring Unit (IFMU) working in conjunction with the International Monetary fund (IMF) to check all transfer of fund across the globe.This is to inform you on the requirements and procedure as regards the abstinence of the Cost of Telegraphic wire transfer.

You are advise strictly to stop all conversation with any bank in United Kingdom and Africa as regards your payment. Note that we are monitoring all transaction across the Global world due to the interuption in global internet world which lead to the popular bank scam world wild.

You can call this office on:+44 702 408 0514 for more clarifications

Yours Faithfully
Nicolas Eyzaguirre

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