419 scam: "mproject08@gmail.com" <mproject08@gmail.com> IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF YOUR OUTSTANDING FUND

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "your payment is being processed" (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)
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "fund beneficiary" (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.

Fraud email example:

From: "mproject08@gmail.com" <mproject08@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Oct 2013 14:10:18 +0100
Subject: IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF YOUR OUTSTANDING FUND

From: W. Scott Rogers
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
West African Monetary Unit, Nigeria

Attn: The Fund Beneficiary

RE: IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF YOUR OUTSTANDING FUND PART PAYMENT

I am W. Scott Rogers, the pay master General, the Head of the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) West African Unit, Nigeria, set up
to fight against scam and fraudulent activities worldwide. This Group
is responsible for investigating the legitimacy of unpaid
Contract/Inheritance claims to individuals/companies and directs the
paying authorities (Banks) to make immediate payment of verified
claims to the beneficiaries without further delay.

You are being legally contacted regarding the release of your long
awaited entitlement fund. After a detailed review of your payment,
International Monetary Fund (IMF) West African Unit has mandated that
fund should be release immediately to the beneficiary. The sum of
US$5,500,000.00 (Five Million Five Hundred Thousand United States
Dollars Only) part payment has been approved on your favor for
immediate payment.

I therefore wish to inform you that your payment is being processed
and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter
without delay. Re-confirm the following information as soon as
possible to enable us release your fund.

1. Your full name and address

2. Your direct private telephone numbers

3. Your fund receiving banking details information

I'm looking forward to your immediate response

Thanks for your anticipated cooperation

Yours sincerely,
W. Scott Rogers
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
West African Monetary Unit, Nigeria

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