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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: "Mr. Donald Cliff" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <imfregionalzone-donordept@rogers.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:57:25 +0100
Subject: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
FINANCIAL MONITORY DEPARTMENT/UNIT.
100 Broad Street Main Ave Victoria Island, 20004
Phone/FAX: +234-805-927-4878



Dear Beneficiary,

Welcome to the INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS HEAD DEPARTMENT. My name is Mr. Donald Cliff, the head department officer of the IMF. Reports came to our office that your long overdue payment have not been remitted to you due to the excess demand of money from you by the courier companies, Agents and bank officials after you which you got nothing from them.


You are urged to stop all transaction which you have with the Governmental and Non-Governmental parasites,spoof UN officials, spoof Finance Companies, spoof Banks, and spoof courier companies which have been in contact with you of late, hence you are hereby informed to quit all further transaction and you have been advised NOT to respond to them anymore since the IMF is now directly in charge of your payment. You are hereby advised NOT to remit further payment to any institutions with respect to your transaction as your fund will be transferred to you directly from our source, Any action contrary to these instructions is at your own risk

Henceforth all scam emails or suspected fraud email should be reported and forwarded to IMF investigation department, The IMF is putting an end to this nightmare soon. Stop all further payments to any institution in regards of your fund remittance. Any action contrary to these instructions is at your own risk. Exposing this email is strictly prohibited and should be kept confidential till your funds are remitted to you.

To Fill In Informations Require

Full Names:
Contact Mailing Address:
Contact Telephone Number:
Country:



Payment Means: Master Card.


Note that your trust and attention is highly needed for a safe transfer of your funds. Your funds will be paid out via Master Card ,you have to be rest assured that you have reached your success and final destination of getting your funds soon. Good luck as you acts as instructed by this office. God bless you and your family. Call me as soon as you get this email for an immediate response. Direct Hotline: +234-803-489-7750.


DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
Mr. Donald Cliff.
IMF.

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