419 scam: "wdcfbigov"<info@ps21.suite2.arena.ne.jp> FBI; GET BACK ASAP.

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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)
- ",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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "wdcfbigov" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <www.f-b-i-monitoringunit@live.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 03:30:58 +0100
Subject: FBI; GET BACK ASAP.

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.

WASHINGTON D.C ROOM,7367

J. EDGAR HOOVER FBI BUILDING

935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,

NW WASHINGTON, DC 20535,

RE: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION SEEKING TO WIRETAP THE INTERNET

We hope this notification arrives meeting your good health and mind. We are happy to inform you that your funds valued at US$10,000,000.00 (Ten Million United States Dollars) have been approved by the Treasury Department of the United States, Respond back for further directives.

Thank you very much for your anticipated co-operation.

Click Here. Note; Your fund been approved and available for pick up

Best Regards,

JAMES COMEY JR

WASHINGTON D.C ROOM, 7367

J. EDGAR HOOVER FBI BUILDING

935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,

NW WASHINGTON, DC 20535.

Anti-fraud resources:

What can you do when you receive 419 spam