419 scam: WILLIAM FOX <sfrr@wsd11.ml> YOUR RECOVERED FUNDS FROM FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (FINCEN)

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "clearance permit" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "consignment " (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)
- "million united states 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)
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "williamfox000101@yandex.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: WILLIAM FOX <sfrr@wsd11.ml>
Reply-To: <williamfox000101@yandex.com>
Date: Mon, 9 May 2016 08:35:53 -0300
Subject: YOUR RECOVERED FUNDS FROM FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (FINCEN)

>From the Desk of William Fox,
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NM
Washington, DC 20220.

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network USA under the Department of the Treasury has confirmed that the sum of $10.5 million United States dollars have been severally attempted to be released in your name through different methods like automated card payment system method (ATM) Consignment Diplomatic Delivery, Bank Wire Transfer.Every attempts by your partners to move this funds according to your instructions have been futile and frustrated by the global security hard disc which is been controlled by FRB international security server , the amount in your name have been abandoned under government security vault which is against international law of money laundry, terrorism and trafficking, i met your file at the security strong room with every other transactions relevant documents without the other three compulsory documents mentioned in this message.

Our security Intel have confirmed your email address on the payment manifest booklet, I have clinically crosschecked the manifest and discovered that several business transactions have been linked to your email address, you have consented by either trying sending money to them or aid the transactions by providing your information for the movement of the funds through several means, your email address is on the hard disc.Security Order: the amount registered in your name is $10.5 million United States Dollars and the accrued interest $2.3m which you have to secure the below documents to enable us release your funds according to government protocols.

I want to use my powers to release this fund to your bank account.The required documents are follows:

A.International Fund Release Clearance Permit Certificate

B.Fund Authorization Legal Certificate

C.International Fund Confirmation Order Certificate.

With our mutual cooperation and assurances we shall get this sorted out and the funds in question shall be moved to your bank account under 48
banking hours.

kindly send me your direct tell contact, bank details and copy of your identification.

Regards,

WILLIAM FOX

SECRETARY OF FinCEN
E-MAIL:williamfox000101@yandex.com

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