419 scam: =?utf-8?b?IkRyLkpvZSBWYWxkw6lzIjxpbmZvQHVzYS5uZXQ+?= COMPENSATION ATM CARD worth the total sum of 9.2 million dollars

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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:
- "million 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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "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.
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.
- imfoffice@iname.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: =?utf-8?b?IkRyLkpvZSBWYWxkw6lzIjxpbmZvQHVzYS5uZXQ+?=
Reply-To: oimf12184@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:05:12 -0700
Subject: COMPENSATION ATM CARD worth the total sum of 9.2 million dollars

1900 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20431, United States
Dear beneficiary.
Good day to you dear beneficiary. How are you doing today? I hope all is well with you, I am Mr. Rodrigo Valdés, Managing Director of International Monetary Funds, United State of America. I am contacting you on behalf of your funds from IMF Washington DC, And the reason why you are receiving the funds is because of the IMF work to improve the standard of living across the globe due to scam victims.
And economic meltdown which led to loss of lives and properties. And we are compensating the few lucky scam victims and economic meltdowns with a COMPENSATION ATM CARD worth the total sum of 9.2 million dollars, So that you can start up a new life and you are allowed to make withdrawals of $10,000.00 USD daily. And you can as well text me on my mobile number +1 601 300 2413 for more information about your funds.
You are advice to provide information such as:
Your full name
Your current mobile number
Your home address.
Thank you
Dr.Rodrigo Valdés
Managing Director IMF Mr.Rodrigo Valdes
Contact email. imfoffice@iname.com

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