419 scam: "Mrs. Benny Tokputa." <"wwwwwwww."@sage.ocn.ne.jp> CONTACTHIMNOW

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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 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.
- imf.notice@usa.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
- washington, dc 20431, usa tel: (+1) 202 843-1969 email: imf.notice@usa.com attn: beneficiary, this is to inform you that we recovered (Usa; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Benny Tokputa." <"wwwwwwww."@sage.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mrs. Benny Tokputa." <givan83912@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:33:10 +0900 (JST)
Subject: CONTACTHIMNOW

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
700 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20431, USA
Tel: (+1) 202 843-1969
Email: imf.notice@usa.com

Attn: Beneficiary,

This is to inform you that we recovered your fund from custody of relevant authority that has held and delayed it for no substantial reason hence we have deposited fund at U.S Bank for formal disbursement, meanwhile U.S Bank has appointed a Financial Counselor/Adviser and (as) Supervisor for the authorized disbursement. See below for the contact information of the assigned U.S Bank official who will assist you through instigating necessary formal proceedings and ensuring adequate facilitation of payment promptly.

U.S Bank, 800 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
Contact Personnel: Kent Stone
Email: kentstone@consultant.com
Call OR Text verification code below to the following phone number (+1)612 263 7363.

For proper identification of ownership you are required send the following verification code (XCT4YG67R7JKMWJW) to the U.S Bank disbursement supervisor above for easy recognition. You can send verification code via above email or text message to his phone number above.

You may only be required to secure a ratification from Financial Crime Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to ascertain and ensure absolute conformity of Department of the Treasury fundamental formalization but Kent Stone will help handle that procedure so do not be bothered, he will ensure you have access to your funds within a maximum of 72 hours if you follow his instructions accordingly.

For any inquiry or further information on this message kindly contact. Tel: (+1) 202 843-1969 or email: imf.notice@usa.com

Thank you for your understanding.

International Monetary Funds
http://www.imf.org/

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