"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

The fake "International Monetary Fund" email below is a scam. Recipients are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money or personal information by impersonating someone else. An advance-fee scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence trick. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain the large sum.

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International Monetary Fund Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

The "International Monetary Fund" Advance-Fee Scam

From: "From International Monetary Fund." <IMF@vesta.ocn.ne.jp>

Date: March 25, 2019 at 2:30:24 AM MST

Subject: Attn Fund Beneficiary,

Reply-To: "From International Monetary Fund." <barrjohnrob@aol.com>

Attn Fund Beneficiary,

This is to inform you that we received an immediate Payment Order from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executives, to release your outstanding payment sum of $9, 500, 000, 00 USD within the next three to 10 working days to you.

We have been mandated to settle every outstanding foreign debt, owned by the Federal government, on Contract payment, Inheritance payment and other external debts, including lotteries and compensation payments, which you are listed as a beneficiary in the payment schedule for this batch. This payment mandate came directly from The World Bank Headquarters, In Washington, D.C,United States of America. Your E-mail is on the list, based on established International debts report and financial statistics database, verified by the Debt Management Office (DMO) of India confirming the authenticity of your debt origination from us the money was approved today.

We have been authorized to release the funds to you with immediate effect, So we urge you to reconfirm your below information for verification to enable us process your payment immediately.

1. Your Full Names..........

2. Your Resident Address..........

3. Your Cell/Phone Numbers........

4. Your WhatsApp Number:…

5. Your country:..................

6. Your city:.....................

So contact Barrister John Roberts though this e-mail: [ barrjohnrob@aol.com ] to enable he give you more information about releasing the funds to you as instructed. Expecting your immediate response.

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs. Christine Madeleine Odette Lagarde,

The Managing Director and Chairwoman of the International Monetary Fund.

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August 6, 2023 at 11:49 AM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
an anonymous user from: Weare, New Hampshire, United States

They tried to get me but I do investigate everything

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July 16, 2020 at 5:45 AM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
an anonymous user from: Boca Raton, Florida, United States

They tried to get my daughter after a “Military guy” asked her for a favor

DEAR MRS Y _ _ _ _ C_ _ _ _

Greetings from the Parco logistics company service, We hereby inform you that your parcel identification number (DLD/ 3219), Re Number (DLD3/219) and Your contract registration number 344UIONH993".

During the Last electronic  Scanning for dispatch and delivery. We noticed your Treasure Package contains Huge Sum of Cash $400,0000 (Four hundred Thousand united state Dollars and 2 bar of Gold )

Because of the Huge Sum Of Cash in the Treasure Package, the IMF (International Monetary Fund) Department request for the IMF DOCUMENTS to clear the Money in the Treasure Package. The IMF DOCUMENTS are not found in the Treasure Package Box. 

You are requested to pay the sum of $1,150 (One Thousand one Hundred And fifty United States Dollars). This Payment is to acquire the IMF DOCUMENTS to clear and deliver your Treasure Package Box to your House Address immediately .

Thanks for your continual patronage.

Regards,PLC

Kindly send the IMF Document  Payment using this Bank Account Information below .

Account Name: Godwill Abel 

Bank Name: Community Federal saving bank 

Account Number:822000027373

Wire Transfer number .026073008

Routine Number: 026073150

Amount: $1150

Receivers Address, 248 E Fordham Road,The Bronx Ny

kindly make this payment with Transfer 

Thanks And Regards,

Costumer Service

PLC

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June 28, 2020 at 1:37 PM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
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"From: Alfredo Cuevas <info0s@nhdam.in>

Date: June 27, 2020 at 5:28:42 AM MST

Subject: International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Reply-To: alfredocuevas231@gmail.com

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Office of the Special Representative to the UN.

Head quarters, I-Parioli Office Park, Building B2, 1st Floor, 1166

Park Street, Hatfield, PRETORIA.

Attn: Beneficiary,

This is to intimate you of a very important information which will be of a great help to redeem you from all the difficulties you have been experiencing in getting your long over due payment due to excessive demand for money from you by both corrupt Bank officials and Courier Companies after which your fund remain unpaid to you.

I am Mr. Alfredo Cuevas a highly placed official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) It may interest you to know that reports have reached our office by so many correspondence on the uneasy way which people like you are being treated by Various Banks and Courier Companies across Europe to Africa and Asia and we have decided to put a stop to that and that is why i am appointed to handle your transaction.

Note; All Governmental and Non-Governmental parasites, NGOs, Finance Companies, Banks, Security Companies and Courier companies which have been in contact with you of late have been instructed to back off from your transaction and you have been advised NOT to respond to them anymore since my office is now directly in charge of your payment.

You are hereby advised NOT to remit further payment to any institutions with respect to your transaction as your fund will be release to you directly from our source. I hope this is clear. Any action contrary to these instructions is at your own risk.

I'm using this medium to promise you that immediately you provide the information below for reconfirmation of your personal information i shall direct you to the paying bank where your fund (US$10,500,000.00) is currently deposited and separately operating on your name but your wrong dealings did not make you know the right offices to deal with.

Most important note that you are not require to pay any upfront fee as regards to receiving your Fund payment as we the Committee of the I.M.F and the African Government has reached to a conclusion that 0.6% will be deducted from your total valued Fund of US$10,500,000.00 to be used as fund transfer expenses by the paying bank which will not require you to pay any fee in receiving your Fund.

In view of the above you are advice to provide the information below to facilitate the immediate release of your fund.

1) Your Full Name:

2) Phone, Fax and Mobile:

3) Company Name, Position and Address:

4) Profession, Age and Marital Status

Kindly send the above required information to us and upon the receipt of the above mentioned information we shall proceed in filing a claim with the bank and get back to you with further details on how your fund will be released. Awaiting your earliest response.

Call me: 27611240600 immediately you receive this letter of notification.

Best Regards,

Mr. Alfredo Cuevas

Senior Resident Representative in RSA.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)."

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May 15, 2020 at 3:25 PM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
an anonymous user from: Little River, South Carolina, United States

This is the one I received:

IMF <mailto@imf.org>

To: @yahoo.com

Dear Beneficiary,

In review of the alarming rate of Money Laundering and Extortion observed by U.S Treasury Department, a petition to IMF International Regulatory Authority through the U.S Congress and the IMF International Regulatory sworn into action that the governing body of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) facts finding department to investigate the unnecessary delay of accredited payments,as your email was among the listed beneficiaries submitted for the approved Scheduled Payment.

In the Payment Schedule (IMF Debt Payment Review), you are approved to receive the sum of US$13,000,000.00(Thirteen Million Dollars Only). And following the concluded IMF acquisition process of all pending payments with the U.S Treasury Department, it was resolved and agreed upon that all unclaimed Funds should be released ASAP.

Based on these facts,please note that upon receipt of your response we will process and send your Payment, so if you like to receive your fund, contact the director in charge of the payment disbursement at INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND SETTLEMENT CENTER Mr.Steven Timm on his email address: And also send him the following information;

Full Names:

Mailing/Residential Address:

Cell Phone Number:

Age/S*x/Occupation:

If you need an urgent attention send an email to him immediately.

Your immediate compliance to this will expedite actions on your payment because here in this office, we have a lot of listed beneficiaries to be settled.

FOR International Monetary Fund

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May 11, 2020 at 4:01 PM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
an anonymous user from: United States

This is the one I got, is it about the same. I have noticed I've been getting several.

"Dear Respected Customer,

My Name Is Mr. John C Williams, And I Am Reaching Out To You Regarding A Recent Consolidation Of Your Bank Funds. Your Compensation Files From Four

World Banks Were Compiled Earlier This Month And Submitted To Me For Review, Your Accrued A Trust Sum Of $1,300,000.00 Usd.

We Attempted To Contact You Multiple Times, And Hope This Gets To You. Because You Had Not Claimed Your Trust Before The International Fund

Transfer Changes In 2018, Your Account Was Compiled And Locked As A Non-Deductible Escrow Account At The Federal Reserve Bank. This Account Is

In Your Name, And Requires Accreditation Before We Can Release The $1,300,000.00 Trust.

In Order To Speed Up The Process, I Have Conducted A Thorough Verification Process To Confirm That You Are The Individual Attached To This Account. I

Have Also Confirmed That You Have Fulfilled All The Necessary Obligations And Have A Proper Credit Rating To Enable The Release Of Your Payment Into

A Personal Account Of Your Choice.

The Trust Fund Has Been Authorized For Release By The Federal Reserve Bank, Which Has Your Registered Consolidated Account. You Are Approaching

A Three Year Non-Response, And Your Fund Will Be Released Back To The Four Banks If You Do Not Contact Our Office Within The Next Four Weeks.

The Federal Reserve Bank Utilizes A Secured Macro Transfer System, And Your Funds Can Be Transferred In 2-5 Days If You Reply To This Authorized

Email With The Following Information. The More Information You Provide, The Quicker The Approval Process Will Be Completed.

First Name*:

Last Name*:

Residential Address*:

City*:

State*:

Country*:

Nationality*:

Occupation*:

Email Address*:

Phone Number*:

Gender*:

Birthday*:

Marital Status*:

If You Prefer To Receive Your Funds On A Pre-Loaded Visa Card, We Could Ship Your Card To Your Address. Please Note That Cards Have A Daily

Withdrawal Limit Of $10,000 Usd. We Can Also Write You A Draft Check, Which Can Be Deposited In Any Bank.

I Anticipate Your Timely Response Before The Account Deactivates. Note: According To Our Agreement With The Assigned Legal Solicitor

From The Imf And Un, All Our Communications Should Be On E-Mail, Or Sms 1 For Record Purpose.

Thank You,

Sir. John C. Williams,

Phone Number .. 1 (940)217-0822

President And Chief Executive Officer.

Federal Reserve Bank ."

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March 10, 2020 at 8:55 AM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
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"Mr. Peterson E. Williams <developer-info@gree.co.jp>

Tue 3/10/2020 5:57 AM

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (I.M.F)

EXTERNAL RELATIONS DEPARTMENT

DEBT RECONCILIATION/OUTSTANDING PAYMENT,

RE-REF:WB/UK/IMF/XXOL8

RE-APPROVAL OF FUNDS VALUED (US$10. 5000, 000.00) UNITED STATES DOLLARS ONLY IN FAVOR OF

BENEFICIARY.

RE-OUTSTANDING PAYMENT

Attn: Beneficiary,

I am fully in-charge, and ordered by the Management Of U.K sub-region Unit (1) International Monetary Fund (IMF) The officials of External Relations International Monetary Fund (IMF) Internal Audit Monitoring and Investigating unit also want to use this opportunity to announce to all the beneficiaries listed/indicated in our international outstanding payment list as your unclaimed fund indicated in our payment list. .

Followed to the recent instruction's from the foreign embassies, and with help of the British investigation Unit, and series of report listed from our foreign remittance offices, and recent reports from our corresponding Unit Under International Monetary Fund (IMF), Series of report and complain received from Individuals mainly from United States Of America, Canadians, Australians, Singapore, Philippians,Brazil, Mexicans, Egypt, Saudi Arabians, Europeans, Indians, New Zealand and other parts of the world reporting that their inheritance contract funds, wining lotto's, and compensations are being withheld in various Banks, lotto’s winning agencies, courier companies, and other agencies in part of Africa.

The Foreign High Commissions ordered the Union Recovery Outstanding Debts Re- consolidation, and the international cooperate affairs, and the (UN) United Nation has given us a mandate to search through all paying Banks, awarded lotto agencies, Courier Companies and the rest organizations to recover all the unclaimed/outstanding approved funds belongs to any foreign beneficiaries.

Often times, the management of most of these Banks and other top officials of the courier companies and other agencies here ended up demanding much fees from their Beneficiaries in order to affect their funds transfers or delivered, and after paying these monies the Beneficiaries never get their funds.

You are instructed to furnish us with the following information as stated below to enable us finalized your settlement:

1. Full First/Middle/Last /Name’s

2. Your Address Home/Office / Address

3. Your direct Phone Numbers cell/ home /office

4. The copies of your international passport or your drivers ID CARD

or reference no if any

5. Your Occupation.

6.. Age

Yours Sincerely,

Mr. Peterson E. Williams.

For The management of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Internal Audit Monitoring and

Investigation Division

{internationalmonetery@gmail.com}"

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February 8, 2020 at 10:21 AM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
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"From: International Monetary Fund <abimbolaladiti@yahoo.com>

Date: 4 February 2020 at 20:29:20 GMT

Subject: YOUR PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

Reply-To: International Monetary Fund <imf.departremiitanceunit23@gmail.com>

YOUR PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

International Monetary Fund HQ2.

1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington,

DC 20431, United States

EMAIL(imf.departremiitanceunit23@gmail.com)

TELE 1(940)-448-5763

ATTENTION:

This is to intimate you of a very important information which will be

of a great help to redeem you from all the difficulties you have been

experiencing in getting your long over due payment due to excessive

demand for money from you by both corrupt Bank officials and Courier

Companies after which your fund remain unpaid to you.

I am Mrs Kristalina Georgieva a highly placed official of the

International Monetary Fund (IMF). It may interest you to know that

reports have reached our office by so many correspondences on the

uneasy way which people like you are treated by Various Banks and

Courier Companies/ Diplomat across Europe to Africa and Asia /London

Uk and we have decided to put a stop to that and that is why I was

appointed to handle your transaction here in USA.

All Governmental and Non-Governmental prostates, NGOs, Finance

Companies, Banks, Security Companies and Courier companies which have

been in contact with you of late have been instructed to back up from

your transaction and you have been advised NOT to respond to them

anymore since the IMF is now directly in charge of your payment.

The most annoying thing is that the bad officials won't tell you the

truth that on no account will they ever release the fund to you,

instead they allow you spend money unnecessarily, I do not intend to

work here all the days of my life, I can release this fund to you if

you can certify me of my security.

I needed to help you release the fund because you need to know the

statues of your funds and cause for the delay, Please this is like a

Mafia setting all over the world, you may not understand it because

you are not into it.

Listed below are the mafia's and banks behind the non release of your

funds that i managed to sneak out for your kind perusal.

PLEASE CHECK AMOUNG THESE NAMES IF THERE IS ANY ONE AMONG THEN WHO

HAVE SCAMED YOU, IF YES GET BACK TO ME FOR LEGAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN.

1) Prof. Charles soludo(CBN)

2) Senator David Mark

3) Chief Lamido Sanusi(CBN)

4) John Rob(Barclays bank plc)

5) Mrs Stella Brown(Barclays bank plc)

6) Ronald Franklin

7) Barrister Ucheuzo Williams

8) Mr. Ernest Chukwudi Obi

9) Mr. Mike Jombo

Deputy Governor - Policy / Board Member

10) Mr. Tunde Lemo

Deputy Governor - Financial Sector Surveillance / Board Member

11) Mrs. W. D. A. Mshelia Deputy Governor - Corporate Services / Board Members

12) Mrs. Okonjo Iweala

13) Mrs. Rita Ekwesili

14)diplomatic courier

You are hereby advised NOT to remit further payment to any

institutions with respect to your transaction as your fund will be

transferred to you directly from our source.

I hope this is clear. Any action contrary to this instruction is at

your own risk. Respond to this e-mail on

(imf.departremiitanceunit23@gmail.com ) with immediate effect and we

shall give you further details on how your fund will be released.

Reconfirm the information bellow

1. Full Name:

2. Address:

3 Nationality:

4. Age: Date of Birth:

5. Occupation:

6. Phone: Mobile/Cellular... Fax:..

7. State of Origin:

8. Copy of your identity Card

Also Call me as soon as you receive the letter so that you will be

given an immediate response: Direct Hotline: 1(940)-448-5763

YOURS SINCERELY,

Mrs Kristalina Georgieva.

1(940)-448-5763"

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January 19, 2020 at 9:20 AM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
info

"From: International Monetary Fund <susanacaroline@yahoo.com>

Date: January 18, 2020 at 3:51:09 PM MST

Subject: INSTRUCTION TO RELEASE YOUR INHERITANCE FUND

Reply-To: internationalmonetaryfund973@gmail.com

YOUR PAYMENT NOTIFICATION

International Monetary Fund HQ2.

1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington,

DC 20431, United States

EMAIL(imf_departmentservices@imf.com)

TELE 1(940)-448-5763

ATTENTION:

This is to intimate you of a very important information which will be of a great help to redeem you from all the difficulties you have been experiencing in getting your long over due payment due to excessive demand for money from you by both corrupt Bank officials and Courier Companies after which your fund remain unpaid to you.

I am Mrs Kristalina Georgieva a highly placed official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It may interest you to know that reports have reached our office by so many correspondences on the uneasy way which people like you are treated by Various Banks and

Courier Companies/ Diplomat across Europe to Africa and Asia /London Uk and we have decided to put a stop to that and that is why I was appointed to handle your transaction here in USA.

All Governmental and Non-Governmental prostates, NGOs, Finance Companies, Banks, Security Companies and Courier companies which have been in contact with you of late have been instructed to back up from your transaction and you have been advised NOT to respond to them anymore since the IMF is now directly in charge of your payment.

The most annoying thing is that the bad officials won't tell you the truth that on no account will they ever release the fund to you, instead they allow you spend money unnecessarily, I do not intend to work here all the days of my life, I can release this fund to you if you can certify me of my security.

I needed to help you release the fund because you need to know the statues of your funds and cause for the delay, Please this is like a Mafia setting all over the world, you may not understand it because you are not into it.

Listed below are the mafia's and banks behind the non release of your funds that i managed to sneak out for your kind perusal.

PLEASE CHECK AMONG THESE NAMES IF THERE IS ANY ONE AMONG THEN WHO HAVE SCAMMED YOU, IF YES GET BACK TO ME FOR LEGAL ACTION TO BE TAKEN.

1) Prof. Charles soludo(CBN)

2) Senator David Mark

3) Chief Lamido Sanusi(CBN)

4) John Rob(Barclays bank plc)

5) Mrs Stella Brown(Barclays bank plc)

6) Ronald Franklin

7) Barrister Ucheuzo Williams

8) Mr. Ernest Chukwudi Obi

9) Mr. Mike Jombo

Deputy Governor - Policy / Board Member

10) Mr. Tunde Lemo

Deputy Governor - Financial Sector Surveillance / Board Member

11) Mrs. W. D. A. Mshelia Deputy Governor - Corporate Services / Board Members

12) Mrs. Okonjo Iweala

13) Mrs. Rita Ekwesili

14)diplomatic courier

You are hereby advised NOT to remit further payment to any

institutions with respect to your transaction as your fund will be

transferred to you directly from our source.

I hope this is clear. Any action contrary to this instruction is at

your own risk. Respond to this e-mail on

(internationalmonetaryfund973@gmail.com) with immediate effect and we

shall give you further details on how your fund will be released.

Reconfirm the information bellow

1. Full Name:

2. Address:

3 Nationality:

4. Age: Date of Birth:

5. Occupation:

6. Phone: Mobile/Cellular Fax:..

7. State of Origin:

8. Copy of your identity Card

Also Call me as soon as you receive the letter so that you will be

given an immediate response: Direct Hotline: 1(940)-448-5763

YOURS SINCERELY,

Mrs Kristalina Georgieva.

1(940)-448-5763"

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January 15, 2020 at 3:30 PM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
info

"Happy New Year to you.

Wed 1/15/2020 4:10 PM

From: "IMF Communication Secretary"

Happy New Year to you.

This is to inform you that the International Monetary Fund [IMF], New Appointed Managing Director Ms. Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva-Kinova, and the 9th Secretary-General of the United Nations [UN], Mr. Antуnio Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, has declear and reached an agreement with Mr. David Malpass Selected 13th President of the World Bank Group. To compensate all the scammed victims $10,500,000.00 ( Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only ) each for their lost in a previous years. Your name and email address was mentioned to the United States Secret Service by one of the Scammers who was arrested revealed.

Meanwhile this Compensation department has been mandated by the IMF and the United Nations, in conjunction with the World Bank Group President to pay your compensation funds to you through means of Cash Delivery, Cashier Cheque, ATM MasterCard which is 100% Guarantee for payment to you as one of the scammed victim. Therefore, Upon the above mentioned payment method, you advice to choose any of those payment option and get back to us with your reconfirmation details for delivery, so that we can proceed on your payment delivery process without further delay.

Furthermore we advise you to stop any further communication with any other person(s) or office(s) concerning any transaction that you might have lost your hard earned money to avoid losing more money to other group of scammers who are on the FBI wanted list and are still on the run and for this reason we want to warn you not to communicate or duplicate this message to anyone for any reason whatsoever as the United States Secret Service are already on the trace for the other criminals.

Warning: You are to stop all communications you are having with any person/persons, claiming to be agent, investor or bank officials in Africa, Europe(London) and Asia regarding any form of release of fund to you as their aim is to defraud you.

You are hereby advised to contact the IMF/UNCC head office to receive your Compensation without further delay on this email address; info.cfwd@yahoo.com OR info.imf@nycmail.com

You are hereby selected as an honor for this payment approval, which you are to acknowledge the receipt of this mail in returning the required below.

1. Full Name:...?

2. Residential address or Office Address:...?

3. Cell Phone Number and Home telephone Number:...?

4. Your age and Current Occupation:...?

Anticipating your urgent cooperation in other to receive your payment.

Thank You.

Mr. Gerry Rice,

Communication Secretary,

International Monetary Fund [IMF].

USA.

info.cfwd@yahoo.com

info.imf@nycmail.com

1 (985) 214-3366

Copy to:-

Ms. Kristalina Ivanova Georgieva-Kinova,

New Appointed Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund [IMF]."

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January 10, 2020 at 10:47 AM by
"International Monetary Fund" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers
info

"From: "W." <support@shopee.sg>

Date: January 10, 2020 at 1:13:13 AM MST

Subject: RE: UPDATE INFORMATION...?

Reply-To: <officcee_info1@yahoo.co.jp>

Dear Sir/Madam,

RE: COMPENSATION BY (IMF) ON CONTRACT/INHERITANCE APPROVED FUND IN YOUR FAVOR.

This is to officially inform you that you are among the list of Unpaid Contractors, Inheritance Next of kin, Lotto Beneficiaries and ATM process that was originated from Africa, Europe, Asia Plus Middle east, Americans ) and also among the list of individuals and companies that your unpaid fund has been located to the Few Banks in the World. Now the on going Payment by the Geneva Pact signed by this Office and the World Bank & United Nation Organization as it relates to Long Over-Due Payment of Foreign beneficiaries liable with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) UK, Department of the World Debt Reconciliations Agencies, Apparently investigations carried out by the World Bank Auditors has confirmed that you are being asked to Pay certain irrelevant Charges by some Banks and other the World Bank financial institutions, therefore making it very difficult for you to meet such obligations.

In view of this, the Governing Board of the World Bank has directed this Office of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) UK, Department of the World Debt Reconciliations Agencies to scrutinize and oversee an immediate release of your payments that has met the requirements for effectiveness without any further delay.

Its interesting to inform you that we receive account information from one MARIA T. EL-ZEIN that you instructed him to receive your own approved fund on your behalf as your NEXT OF KIN. He send us email together with his account information?s that his ready to pay and obtain the CERTIFICATE OF LEGALITY to secure the fund on your behalf. He is the owner with the account information below; Please do confirm the account details and update us immediately with regards to your relationship with MARIA T. EL-ZEIN.

NAME OF BANK: CAPITAL ONE BANK BANK

ADDRESS: N.Y. 11373, USA .

ACCOUNT # 580294045

ACCOUNT: NAME: MARIA T. EL-ZEIN

ROUTING CODE: 021407912

SWIFT

CODE. NFBKWS22

Furthermore, certification and unconditional payment release orders has been invested on this Board and it involves payment from our statutory Foreign Reserves of International Capital Market(ICM) loan from (IMF)and the World Bank respectively. It is of vital International Finance Interest that all Payments under this dispensation have been bestowed on the World Bank Auditors for immediate settlements.

On behalf of the World Bank Organizations, this body regrets any inconveniences this delay might have caused your good self. Please you are advised to reconfirm the below listed information to enable us facilitate an immediate payment & Confirmation of your approval instructing MARIA T. EL-ZEIN to receive your approved payment on your behalf.

(i) Your full names:

(ii) Your present

contact address.

(iii) Your direct telephone & Fax numbers.

(iv) Your Occupations/age/s*x/copy of I.D.

(v) Your Private Email Address.

Thus, you are finally advised to stop all further communications with any agents, group of people or any Government bodies in respect of your payment. Please you are advised to contact this Office immediately to enable us facilitate an immediate payment for you either by Cash Payment or Wire Transfer or any other mode of payment of your choice.

Please you are required to indicate your willingness to receive your fund.

Awaiting to hear from you soonest.

Thanks.

MR PATRICK W."

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If you are unsure whether an email you received is legitimate, try contacting the sender directly via other means. Do not click on any links in an email unless you are sure it is safe.

Think before you click

If an email or text message looks suspicious, don’t open any attachments or click on the links.

Verify urgent requests or unsolicited emails, messages or phone calls before you respond

If you receive a message or a phone call asking for immediate action and don't know the sender, it could be a phishing message.

Be careful with links and new website addresses

Malicious website addresses may appear almost identical to legitimate sites. Scammers often use a slight variation in spelling or logo to lure you. Malicious links can also come from friends whose email has unknowingly been compromised, so be careful.

Secure your personal information

Before providing any personal information, such as your date of birth, Social Security number, account numbers, and passwords, be sure the website is secure.

Stay informed on the latest cyber threats

Keep yourself up to date on current scams by visiting this website daily.

Use Strong Passwords

Strong passwords are critical to online security.

Keep your software up to date and maintain preventative software programs

Keep all of your software applications up to date on your computers and mobile devices. Install software that provides antivirus, firewall, and email filter services.

Update the operating systems on your electronic devices

Make sure your operating systems (OSs) and applications are up to date on all of your electronic devices. Older and unpatched versions of OSs and software are the target of many hacks. Read the CISA security tip on Understanding Patches and Software Updates for more information.

What if You Got Scammed?

Stop Contact With The Scammer

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Secure Your Finances

  • Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
  • Notify the three major credit bureaus. They can add a fraud alert to warn potential credit grantors that you may be a victim of identity theft. You may also want to consider placing a free security freeze on your credit report. Doing so prevents lenders and others from accessing your credit report entirely, which will prevent them from extending credit:

Check Your Computer

If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

Change Your Account Passwords

Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.

Report The Scam

Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.

Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

  • Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
  • Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.

How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

About Online Threat Alerts (OTA)

Online Threat Alerts or OTA is an anti-cybercrime community that started in 2012. OTA alerts the public to cyber crimes and other web threats.

By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.

With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.

Online users can help by reporting suspicious or malicious messages or websites to OTA. And, if they want to determine if a message or website is a threat or scam, they can use OTA's search engine to search for the website or parts of the message for information.

Help maintain Online Threat Alerts (OTA).

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