419 scam: "I M F"<test@lzu.cn> 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:
- ",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: <www.imfuk@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:13:57 +0100
Subject: HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMAN WELFARE

HUMAN RIGHTS & HUMAN WELFARE
Our Ref: WB/NF/UN/XX027
IRREVOCABLE RELEASE OF YOUR PAYMENT(US$8,000,000.00 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 overseas credit commission,London
have approved a total sum of US$8,000,000.00 USD (Eight Million US Dollar only)
for the Settlement of these Debts owed to you at which we are
assigned to ensure complete payment to you.

The amount approved for immediate payment to you is the sum of
US$8,000,000.00 USD (Eight Million US Dollar only).You are advised to
stop any further communication with anyperson or group of persons
regarding your payment,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 revalidation fee.

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 interruption
in global internet world which lead to the popular bank scam.

Yours Faithfully
Nicolas Eyzaguirre
Tel:+44 702 408 0514

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