419 scam: OFFICE MAIL <oassms@q-maticasia.co.th> From: International Monetary 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:

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:
- "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)
- "united state of america" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: OFFICE MAIL <oassms@q-maticasia.co.th>
Reply-To: kristalinageorgieva070@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:32:37 +0700
Subject: From: International Monetary Fund

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From: International Monetary FundHeadquarters: WASHINGTON DC, United State of AmericaFormation: 27 December 1945Region: WorldwideHours: Open Today From 8:30am 5:30pm
Good day to you dear and how are you doing today? Iâ€™m Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva the new Managing Director of International Monetary Fund (IMF) United State of America, Iâ€™m contacting you regarding your funds documentary from Washington DC which has been in our office for a complete whole year worth the total sum of nine million one hundred thousand united states dollar ($9,100,000.00usd) the reason why you're receiving this funds is because the United State government embark on worldwide promotion for the Disable , Unemployed ,Retired workers, Scam Victims ETC. We are doing this to build career for people that are in need and also to promote our Organization and this can never affect any money you get from work or money you receive from your government. and I personally decided to contact you in respect of your funds with my personal email address to avoid fraudulent issues on this transaction and also to know if you're still alive since we haven't heard from you making any plans toward claiming your funds for a whole year, get back to me for more information regarding your funds and you're to reconfirm me your full name to be very sure am dealing with the rightful beneficiary of the Funds.
Thank youMrs. Kristalina GeorgievaManaging Director IMF.

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