419 scam: "INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AGENCY"<i.m.f.org0@secretarias.com> ATTACH IS A COPY OF MR.MORRIS PICTURE IN OUR OFFICE AND MY ID CARD

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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:
- "affidavit " (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "high court" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "federal high court" (This court is often mentioned in '419' scams to give the victim a reason why he/she should send thousands of dollars to the scammers. A 'Federal High Court' exists in Germany and Nigeria, but not in other countries, such as the UK, Spain, Netherlands, Senegal, Benin, South Africa or other countries where fake lawyers in scams often claim to be based. )
- "abuja" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "imf.deptpay@secretarias.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +2348025843816 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: "INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AGENCY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <imf.deptpay@secretarias.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:16:43 +0400
Subject: ATTACH IS A COPY OF MR.MORRIS PICTURE IN OUR OFFICE AND MY ID CARD

Hello:Dear,

Thanks for your mail,be rest assured that everything is in order and you shall get your fund as soon as possible.Am willing to help you but you have to follow my instructions religiously,First you have to furnish me with the below details.

1. Full Names
2. Telephone
3. Contact Address.
4. Age..........
5. Occupation..........
6. Sex..........

As soon as the above details have been confirmed by me, it will enable me apply for Sworn Affidavit Certificate that will be boldly written that you are still alive as you claimed.

The sworn Affidavit Certificate, will cost you little amount and in the other hand for more proof and verification you can travel down to Abuja Nigeria to see the man who claim you are dead, i have to go to the federal high court to swear an affidavit on your behalf and present it before the bank stating that you are still alive, beneficiary of the unclaimed fund. However, if you are not pleased with this you can as well travel down here to secure the document yourself it will make it easier and faster.

Attach with this email was the picture we took with Mr. Morris Lint when he came to our office, please be fast about it so that i can put things in place Mr. Morris Lint must face the law for impersonation and attempted fraud.
imf.deptpay@secretarias.com

Yours Sincerely
Dr. DAVID WILLIAMS
International Monetary Fund Agency
Tel:- +234-8025843816

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