419 scam: "DR.CHRISTOPHER A WRAY" <F.B.I.@abelia.ocn.ne.jp> I'M CHRISTOPHER A WRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF<br> INVESTIGATION

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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:
- "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)
- "hundred thousand 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "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)
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "vat (5%)" (VAT rate in the UK is 17.5%, check the math)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- officialgovernmentusafbi@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "DR.CHRISTOPHER A WRAY" <F.B.I.@abelia.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "DR.CHRISTOPHER A WRAY" <Officialgovernmentusafbi@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2018 19:09:37 +0900 (JST)
Subject: I'M CHRISTOPHER A WRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON DC. FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

OFFICIAL LETTER FROM FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION FBI DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER A WRAY
OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.

FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY

I'M CHRISTOPHER A WRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON DC. FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

The federal bureau of investigation (FBI) through our intelligence-monitoring network has discovered that the transaction that the bank contacted you previously was legal. Recently the fund has been legally approved to be paid via UBA BANK.
So, we, the federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC, in conjunction with the United Nations (UN) financial department have investigated through our monitoring network noting that your transaction with the UBA BANK OF AFRICA. legal. You have the legitimate right to complete your transaction to claim your fund US$10.5,000,000.00 (Ten million Five Hundred Thousand united states dollars)

Because of so much scam going on in Benin Republic We the federal bureau of investigation decided to contact the DHL Courier Company in Benin Republic. for them to give us their procedures on how to sent this money to you without any further complain or delay. We just got an information from the UBA BANK Benin Republic and they have loaded your US$10. 5,000,000.00 of ATM CARD and submit to the DHL courier company for immediate delivery to your doorstep.

You are required to choose one option, which you will be able to pay and also convenient for you, for quick delivery of your parcel containing your ATM CARD and other two original back up documents.

Service Type | Delivery Duration | Charges/Fees

------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------

Premium Express (24hrs Delivery)

Mailing $60.00 00.00

Insurance $100.00 00.00

Vat $60.00 00.00

TOTAL $245.00

$220(Two Hundred and Twenty US Dollars Only).

.............................. .............................. ..........

Special Express (2 Days)

Mailing $130.00 00.00

Insurance $50.00 00.00

Vat $20.00 00.00

TOTAL $200.00

$200(Two Hundred US Dollars Only).

.............................. .............................. ................

Economy Express (3Days)

Mailing $70.00 00.00

Insurance$?50.00 00.00

Vat (5%) $30.00 00.00

TOTAL $150.00 00.00

.............................. .............................. ........

You are hereby required to advise us, on your parcel delivery option by filling in the required form stated above. Please note that the deadline for claiming your fund is exactly one week after the receipt of this email. After this period, your fund will be returned back to the ordering customer. That is the instruction given to us.So take note. We request that you reconfirm your mailing address to ensure conformity with our record for immediate dispatch of your parcel to you. Only valid residential/ Office address and postal address are certified OK.

DELIVERY DESTINATION INFORMATION:

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Receiver's Name :............................. .................

Address:...................... .............................. ...........

Tel/:......................... .............................. ...............

Delivery Information/ Parcel Description

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Delivery Terms: .............. .......International Delivery

Condition Of Delivery..............Priority Delivery

Consignment Note No: ........... MI 49866-2110

Color of Parcel: ..................... Brown.

Total Weight: ..........................36.2 kg

Total Net Weight: ...................1.7 kg

We are here to protect you from any problem till you receive your package .You can as well get in touch with the DHL delivery company assigned to deliver this financial package to your doorstep.

Below is the delivery companies contact information:
Companies Name: DHL Courier Company.

Directors Name: Mr. James Tanko,

Looking forward to hear from you as soon as you receive this message

Best Regards,

CHRISTOPHER A WRAY,EMAIL : (Officialgovernmentusafbi@hotmail.com).

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