419 scam: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND UK <christineagarde00673@msn.com> CONGRATULATION: YOUR OVERDUE FUND HAS BE RELEASED

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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.
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.
- +447024051666 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- christinelagarde0002@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND UK <christineagarde00673@msn.com>
Reply-To: christinelagarde0002@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:24:43 +0200
Subject: CONGRATULATION: YOUR OVERDUE FUND HAS BE RELEASED

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
164 DE-80939 Berkshire, London,
United Kingdom.
REF:-XVGNN8809
Phone (+44) 7024 051 666
Fax: (+44) 7034 061 666
Reply to:christinelagarde0002@gmail.com

YOUR OVER DUE FUND OF £5.5000, 000,00 IS RELEASED

Prior to arrest and interrogation of some officials last month, it was discovered that they engaged in swindling foreign customers their God given money in pretence that they refused to pay certain charges, thereby making it difficult for you to claim your funds and your unpaid contractors, inheritance next of kin and lotto beneficiaries that was originated from Africa, Europe, Asia Plus Middle east, Americans).

What I am going to explain to you here is true. I simply understand the situation you must have passed through all this while, but put up a big smile and stand. Your God has remembered you and intervened in your matter. I would feel the same way if am in your shoe. But believe in God that this time around you shall achieve success.

I have been appointed to attend to you. A new system of payment has been made. The new system is via e-banking or through ATM card depending your choice. You would have to make your transfer by yourself to your account without having to travel outside your place. No more third party transaction. You control your transfers from now on.

Let me make it clear to you. If by this new system you did not receive your payment, then forget it for life. With this you will make your transaction yourself, is secured and reliable. No body would be able to pay you if you continue dealing.

You are advised to furnish us with the following information:

Full Name:
Address:
Occupation:
Direct Telephone number:
Country:
Gender:

Please be patient, and at full corporation when communicating with us. In your communication to us, attach your identity card for easy verification. If you deal with anybody else apart from them, you are totally at risk.

Sincerely
Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (IMF).
Reply to ;(christinelagarde0002@gmail.com)

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