419 scam: "Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde" <imf@info.com> YOUR OVERDUE FUND OF $5,000,000,00 IS 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.
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)
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.
- mrs.christinelagarde-uk@hotmail.co.uk (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde" <imf@info.com>
Reply-To: imfrescuedepartment@ymail.com
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2013 19:39:10 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: YOUR OVERDUE FUND OF $5,000,000,00 IS RELEASED

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF)
164 DE-80939 Berkshire,London,
United Kingdom.
REF:-XVGNN8809
Telephone: +447024051666
Email: mrs.christinelagarde-uk@hotmail.co.uk

YOUR OVERDUE FUND OF $5,000,000,00 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 on the pretense that they refused to pay certain charges,
there by making it difficult for you to claim your funds.

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 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 third parties.

You are advised to furnish us with the following information:
Full Name:
Address:
Occupation:
Direct Telephone number:
Country:
Gender:

Telephone: +447024051666
Privet email;mrs.christinelagarde-uk@hotmail.co.uk

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 us, you are totally at risk.

Sincerely
Hon.Mrs.Christine Lagarde,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (IMF).

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