419 scam: "FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET" <fbi-gov22@hotmail.com> DID YOU AUTHORIZE CLAIM?...URGENT FROM FBI"

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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 phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "robert mueller" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real FBI will not tell you to contact some email address. If you are in any doubt, contact an FBI field office via www.fbi.gov. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "centralpaydptremittanceoff@live.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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2348182108661

Fraud email example:

From: "FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET" <fbi-gov22@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: securitycontact@walla.com
Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:11:28 -0200 (BRST)
Subject: DID YOU AUTHORIZE CLAIM?...URGENT FROM FBI

ROBERT MUELLER III
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

GOOD DAY:
The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC in conjunction
with some relevant security Agencies here in the United states of
America,have recently been informed through our Global intelligence
monitoring network that you presently have a transaction going on with the
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).It might interest you to know that we have
taken our time, screening through this contract payment notification as
stipulated on our protocol of operation, and we have finally confirmed
that your contract payment is 100% genuine and legal with due process of
law.
We were made to understand that a lady with name Mrs.Joan C. Bailey from
OHIO recently contacted the bank (CBN) and presented to them needed
documentations evidencing your claims alleged to have been signed
personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at
(thirty five million united states dollars).we want to know if you have
authorized (Joan C Bailey) to have your claims without your
notice.Furthermore we are instructing you personally,to stop further
communication with them for security reason.
Kindly provide to the bank(CBN) your NAME, HOME ADDRESS, OCCUPATION, AND
PHONE NUMBER for direct contact.You are advise to contact the bank (CBN)
immediately with your information for transfer schedule.

NAME: SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI (CBN GOVERNOR)
JOHN KINGSLEY (FINANCIAL SECRETARY IN CHARGE OF FUND).
Email: central.pay_dptremittance.off@live.com OR
centralpaydptremittanceoff@live.com
TEL: +234-8182108661
Note if you are insecure of providing your full banking information you
can as well choose option (2) which is via ATM card delivery. But we are
assuring you, that your information is secured with us.

Best Regards,
Robert S. Mueller III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA.

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