Compensation Fund Approval and Payment Processing Scam

I apparently am due a large amount of compensation money, seriously it is not a scam but it is. Let's see what they have to say and perhaps play along...

E-Mail received:

Date: 9/05/2026, 5:14 PM

From: Sarah H. Cleveland, Judge of the International Court of Justice nou173050677@noun.edu.ng

To: undisclosed-recipients:;

Subject: Official Notification of Compensation Fund Approval and Payment Processing.

Official Notification of Compensation Fund Approval and Payment Processing.

Dear Beneficiary,

This email is sent in good faith and with full recognition of all applicable legal frameworks. We therefore request that you treat the contents of this message with the utmost seriousness and strict confidentiality.

We are pleased to inform you that the World Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands, has mandated the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to utilize the Foreign Exchange Allocation Fund (FEAF) for the settlement of all outstanding compensation payments.

Accordingly, a total sum of €500,000,000.00 (Five Hundred Million Euros) has been approved for the compensation of beneficiaries with previously unclaimed funds. The approved funds have been scheduled for immediate disbursement upon the successful verification and authentication of eligible beneficiaries by the appointed legal representatives responsible for administering the compensation payment process.

According to records provided by the World Debt Reconciliation Committee (WDCC), your details were on the list of beneficiaries with outstanding and previously unclaimed funds originating from donation, compensation, inheritance, or investment transactions.

We are therefore pleased to notify you that the sum of €21,000,000.00 (Twenty-One Million Euros) has been approved in your favor by the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), pursuant to the directive of the World Court of Justice, under the current international compensation scheme.

To facilitate the processing and remittance of your approved compensation funds, a legal attorney and financial expert have been appointed to coordinate the payment through one of the authorized financial service channels. Mr. Stone R. James has been officially assigned to oversee your compensation payment process. His responsibility is to provide you with the necessary procedures and guidance to ensure the smooth and timely release of your funds.

You are kindly requested to contact Mr. Stone R. James via the following email address for further instructions regarding your compensation payment:

Email: stonerjamesofficial@outlook.com

For identification and verification purposes, please include the following details when making contact:

* Your Compensation File Number: EU2026/10BIS/BWUF
* A copy of your valid identification document

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

Yours faithfully,
Sarah H. Cleveland
Judge of the International Court of Justice

Notes: So I am due €21,000,000.00 for "outstanding and previously unclaimed funds originating from donation, compensation, inheritance, or investment transactions". I don't think so but let's send fake id and quote the Compensation File Number in an email to Mr. Stone R. James and see what happens.

Very quickly a reply comes:

Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:55 PM

From: "Stone R. James"

To: [Name and E-mail address redacted]

Subject: Re: Official Notification of Compensation Fund Approval and Payment Processing.

Global Settlement Center

Amount of Fund: €21,000,000.00
Compensation File No.: EU2026/10BIS/BWUF

Attention,

Dear [Name redacted]

Good evening.

Thank you for contacting me as instructed by Mrs. Sarah H. Cleveland, Judge of the International Court of Justice, regarding your compensation fund payment.

I am pleased to acknowledge receipt of your email, and the contents therein are duly noted. I hereby confirm receipt of the payment order issued on your behalf by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), under the authority of the International Court of Justice, in respect of your compensation file referenced above.

The approved sum of €21,000,000.00 (Twenty-One Million Euros) has been authorized for payment through the Foreign Exchange Allocation Fund (FEAF). The funds are to be credited to your designated bank account in accordance with the instructions of the International Court of Justice, as specified in your compensation file.

I have verified and authenticated your compensation file using a copy of your valid identification document submitted along with your compensation file number in compliance with the payment authorization procedures stipulated by the International Court of Justice.

To finalize the procurement and processing of the required legal documentation, kindly provide the following information listed below to enable us to complete the documentation process and authorize the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)-affiliated commercial bank to proceed with your compensation payment through the approved payment channels.

Required Information:

* Full Name
* Residential Address
* Phone Number

The preliminary process for the acquisition of the legal documents has already commenced and will be concluded immediately upon receipt of the above-listed information.

The relevant authorities and agencies have duly endorsed this transaction. Upon completion of the legal documentation process, the transaction will proceed to the final phase, and you will be provided with the contact details of the authorized paying bank's accredited payment officer assigned to coordinate your compensation payment through any of the approved payment methods, including:

* Bank Transfer
* ATM card
* Certified Check

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I look forward to your prompt response to enable us to expedite the release of your compensation funds.

Yours faithfully,

Mr. Stone R. James
Legal and Financial Expert

Notes: A long-winded email to try and convince you that everything is genuine and above board. Official bodies like this do not use free email accounts, nor do they contact lists of random people offering them money! I send my fake name, address and telephone number as requested. Let's be clear the person I am pretending to be does not exist.

They then replied with a form to be completedSent: Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:02 PM

From: Stone R. James stonerjamesofficial@outlook.com

To: [Name and email address redacted]

Subject: Re: Official Notification of Compensation Fund Approval and Payment Processing.

Attention:

Dear [Name redacted],

Thank you for your email response and for submitting your credentials as confirmation of your readiness and commitment to proceed with the claim of your approved compensation fund.

I hereby confirm that your information has been successfully submitted to the appropriate authorities responsible for the issuance of the legal documentation relating to the compensation fund. Please be informed that the estimated processing period for the procurement of these legal documents is approximately twenty-four (24) hours.

The processing timeline officially commenced upon the successful submission of your details through the official portal of the International Court of Justice. I am pleased to confirm that your information was duly submitted today, 15 May 2026.

Furthermore, you are kindly requested to print and complete the attached document included in this email. The document contains the Compensation Application Form issued by the International Court of Justice. Please complete all required sections carefully, sign the form, and return it promptly for final verification and authentication of the compensation file.

Upon successful verification and authentication, the authorized paying bank management will proceed with the release and transfer of your compensation funds to your designated bank account or through any other approved payment channel.

Please find the attached document for your attention and necessary completion. Fill in your name, append your signature, and include the date at the bottom of the form

Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation.

Best regards,

Mr. Stone R. James
Legal and Financial Expert

Notes; Further wordy email to put over the idea that the "process" is going through, the application and the claim form you submit won't be provided to any authorities because there isn't any money to be given to you. If you get that idea straight away you won't fall into the scam. We return completed claim form with out established fake persona details.

Further response received with requests for the advanced fee to be paid. You pay this fee in anticiaption of receiving the money promised. Only problem is you make your payment of the advanced fee but the promised money never materialises... that is the scam.

Sent: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:28 PM

From: Stone R. James" stonerjamesofficial@outlook.com

To: [Name and Email address redacted]

Subject: Re: Official Notification of Compensation Fund Approval and Payment Processing.

Global Settlement Center

Amount of Funds: €21,000,000.00
Compensation File No.: EU2026/10BIS/BWUF
Payment Status: Approved

Dear [Name redacted],

Good day. I hope you had a pleasant weekend.

I write to formally acknowledge receipt of your completed Compensation Claim Application Form. We confirm that the document, together with a copy of your valid identification as requested for authentication purposes, was successfully submitted to the International Court of Justice for verification and processing of your compensation fund documentation.

Following a thorough review and verification process, we are pleased to inform you that your compensation claim has been duly approved in accordance with the payment order issued on your behalf by the Banks for International Settlements (BIS), acting under the authority of the International Court of Justice.

This approval authorizes the release of the total sum of €21,000,000.00 (Twenty-One Million Euros) in your favor, as stipulated in your compensation file.

Furthermore, all required legal documentation relating to your compensation funds has been successfully secured, including:

* Proof of Fund Ownership Certificate
* Fund Release Order Certificate

These documents were duly issued by the International Court of Justice and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), respectively. They officially confirm you as the lawful beneficiary of the compensation funds approved through the Banks for International Settlements (BIS) and certify that the funds originate from a legitimate source.

In accordance with directives issued by the International Court of Justice, the Banks for International Settlements (BIS) has authorized affiliated commercial banking institutions to oversee the final disbursement of your compensation funds through the Foreign Exchange Allocation Fund (FEAF) program. Upon successful communication with the designated bank payment officer, your funds are scheduled to be credited to your account within 24 hours.

To facilitate the release process, you are requested to select one of the following approved payment methods:

1. Bank Wire Transfer – €870

The fee covers transfer processing and banking charges.

Required Information:

* Bank account details
* Copy of valid identification document

2. ATM Card Delivery – €890

The fee covers card issuance and delivery charges.

Required Information:

* Full name
* Residential address
* Telephone number
* Copy of valid identification document

3. International Bank Draft (Certified Check) – €780

The fee covers issuance and courier delivery charges.

Required Information:

* Full name
* Residential address
* Copy of valid identification document

4. Online Banking Access

You may choose to open and register an online account with the designated bank. Your compensation funds will be deposited into this account, and secure login credentials will be provided to you for direct access to the funds.

Requirement:

* Initial deposit of €1,000 as the mandatory account opening balance in compliance with banking regulations. Please note that this amount is not a service fee and will remain available in your account.

Please also be informed that your payment file has been duly signed and officially endorsed by Mrs. Sarah H. Cleveland, Judge of the International Court of Justice, thereby placing your compensation claim among the next approved beneficiaries for payment by the authorized bank.

You are therefore advised to establish direct communication with the designated payment officer to initiate the final release process.

Contact Details:
Contact Person: Mr. Bradley Kindeman
Bank Name: Lake Shore Bank
Email: bradleykindeman@lakesbk.com

When contacting the bank, kindly ensure that your Compensation File Number (EU2026/10BIS/BWUF) is included as the subject line of your correspondence.

Please note that all applicable fees are in accordance with standard international banking procedures. Prompt compliance with the stated requirements will ensure a smooth and timely disbursement of your compensation funds through your selected payment option.

Should you require any further clarification or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Yours faithfully,

Mr. Stone R. James
Legal and Financial Expert

Notes: Requests for a significant amount of money for the administration fees. If you make payment they are likely to invent other fees that need paying. You will not received the promised money because it does not exist. Looking specifically at the suggested Online Banking Account with Lake Shore bank. Lake Shore Bank is a genuine US bank based in New York state, they are unlikely to offer banking to non-us citizens or residents, the email format does not correspond with their official email accounts and there isn't a bank website at lakesbk.com, further confirmation if you needed it that this is a scam.

We reply asking about the specific procedure for making payment and asking the procedure for setting up the suggested bank account and making the initial deposit (which will go straight to the scammers).

Further emails are exchanged where Stone R James, the Legal and Financial Expert on behalf of the IMF is quite insistent that I pay the fee (one of the options given) by Western Union, whilst we are equally insistent that we will only make payments by bank transfer.

Scammers prefer to receive their "fees" by Western Union as it is much less traceable than it being paid into an actual bank account (although that may be an account managed by a Money Mule and not by the actual scammers themselves). We wait to see who gives in first...

Recommendation: Delete the e-mail.

Michael Fowler

Potential Communications

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