419 scam: IMF MONETARY <imf------monetary@att.net> WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS DEPARTMENT

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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:
- "western union" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
- "monetar01@blumail.org" (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.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.
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.
- +22996499818 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: IMF MONETARY <imf------monetary@att.net>
Reply-To: monetar01@blumail.org
Date: Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:05:31 -0800 (PST)
Subject: WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUNDS DEPARTMENT

THE HOUSE OF
LORDS BENIN REPUBLIC

COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN PAYMENT
(RESOLUTION
PANEL ON CONTRACT/PAYMENT)

PAYMENT INFORMATION (ATM CARD APPROVED CODE
822..

Attn,

This is to
acknowledge the receipt of the order from the HOUSE OF LORDS , in
respect with the provision act of decree 114 of the 1999 constitution; I am
directed to inform you that your payment verification and confirmations is
correct. Therefore, we are happy to inform you that arrangements have been
concluded to effect your payment as soon as possible and in our bid to
transparency. Your skepticism is understandable and not without merit. However,
we will not be party to a situation like you suggested and quite frankly, I take
exception to what you are implying.Your ATM-822 is real and legitimate.

I am the co-ordinator for this category of programmer and
it should not be 20 surprising to you with you awareness so far that fraudulent
people uses our name to try to scam/fraud innocent people.and reports trip to us
day in day out of people defrauded using our name and other fraudulent email
with company names and that is why they told you that you should stop further
communication with any other person(s) OR office(s) to avoid hitches receiving
your ATM-822... the problem we are now facing is that many beneficiary like you
find it hard to believe us when they eventually become beneficiary, It is my
pleasure to inform you that ATM Card Number; 4278763100030014 have
been approved in your favor. Your Personal Identification Number is
2900. The ATM Card Value is ($3.4millions USD  Only) You are
advised that a maximum withdrawal value of SEVEN THOUSAND USD PER DAY is
permitted on withdrawal per Day and we are duly Inter Switch and you can make
withdra wal in any location and ATM Center of your choice.

We have concluded delivery arrangement with
all COURIER SERVICES, Courier Company to be fully insured by Nicon Insurance
Corporation. In view of this development, you are requested to choose from the
options listed below your choice and cost of delivery,This is to inform you
that, you will be responsible for the Payment of the Delivering of your (ATM
CARD) and the above charges cannot be Deducted from the Prize and
hence must be provided by you because your an international winner,before your
prize is transferred to you.

{DHL DELIVERY}

Mailing
$ 60.00
00.00

Insurance
$ 50.00
00.00

Doc Proccessing fee
$60.75
00.00

TOTAL
$170.75
00.00

{UPS DELIVERY}

Mailing
$ 70.00
00
. 00

Insurance
$50.00
00
. 00

Doc Proccessing fee
$ 80.00
0 0
. 00

TOTAL
$ 190.00
00
. 00




{FedEX
DELIVERY}

Mailing

$80.00

00.00

Insurance

$50.00
00.00

Doc Proccessing fee

$ 80.75
00.00

TOTAL
$ 210.75
00.00

CONFIRM YOUR DELIVERY OF YOUR ATM-822 ADDRESS BELOW

RECEIVERS NAME:

DELIVERY ADDRESS:

COUNTRY:

DELIVERY OPTION:

Therefore
what you should do now is any courier your need send the money through
western union today on receipt of this email with below
name:

Receiver's name: Emma Obala .
City: Cotonou,
Country:
Benin Republic .
Test: require TODAY.
Answer:
YES.

Please confirm if you can be able to take this cost so
that I can know how to proceed, Delivery will be made to your address in 48
hours (2 days) after our confirmation of this payment for delivery, as you know
that the delivery fee receipt will be used to attach on your payment delivery
documents to avoid being delayed by customs.You are advice to Indicate the mode
that suit you in delivering your ATM CARD. and get back to us
Immediately.

Treat very urgently as we also remind you that your ATM
Card is ready.

REV NICHOLAS SMMITH

Phone number :
+22996499818
Email: monetar01@blumail.org

Baroness (Brenda) Dean of
Thornton-le-Fylde
HOUSE OF LORDS, BENIN REPUBLIC
.

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CONFIDENTIAL FROM HOUSE OF
LORDS BENIN.
This email and any files transmitted with it are
confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to
which they are addressed. Dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail
or the information herein by anyone other than the intended recipient, or an
employee or agent Responsible for delivering the message to the intended
recipient, is Prohibited.

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Copyright ?2011 HOUSE OF LORDS BENIN.

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