419 scam: "Mrs. Rose Kelvin" <info@usa.net> Attn Fund Owner,

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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)
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Rose Kelvin" <info@usa.net>
Reply-To: us.imf_office59@aol.com
Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:37:45 -0800
Subject: Attn Fund Owner,

Attn Fund Owner,

Your fund has been approved and endorsed by the109.123.217.136 United Nations Organization,and have been confirmed with the instruction and approvals given from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington USA regarding the transfer of your total fund of USD $15,700,000.00.

Due to the incessant scam activities going around the globe, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Homeland Security Director has instructed our Financial Institution to use high Performance in Banking System to convey your fund to you via Bank to bank wire transfer or any method you choose to receive your fund.

We have signed to monitor this transaction to make sure you receive your fund legally and to avoid any unnecessary delay.

Now, you are advised to provide the below listed details for verification and security checkup before your total fund will be transferred to you to avoid any mistakes or error after transferring your fund.Use this information to contact IMF Director immediately.
Contact person: Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva
Managing Director International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Email:(us.imf_office59aol.com)

Your informations is needed below:
Full Name:
Full Address:
Direct Telephone Number:
What's-app:
Occupation:

We await your urgent response as soon as possible.

Regards,
Mrs.Rose Kelvin
finanace Secretary

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