419 scam: FBI <smtphotelvienna@luxorweb.it> Compensation Fund For Fraud Victims.

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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:
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: FBI <smtphotelvienna@luxorweb.it>
Reply-To: geraldroberts@fbiagentt.com
Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 02:13:48 -0700
Subject: Compensation Fund For Fraud Victims.

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Good Day,

My name is Mr.Gerald Roberts,I am an FBI agent assigned to handle the
transfer issue that is befalling a lot of beneficiaries who ended up
been ripped off by impostors whose sole aim is to divulge your fund for
their sole interest.Be informed that i was assigned base on the
compensation fund that was made available by the UN for fraud victims
and my sole responsibility in this case is to direct you to the
transferring Bank or the security company depending on your transfer
option of choice.

A news article enlisted your name among the beneficiaries to be
compensated the sum of $2.5million,as soon as you make contact with me
on your transfer option of choice among the list below,I shall make
available to you the details of the transferring Bank or security
company for you to make a direct contact for your transfer proper.

1,Bank to bank wire transfer

2,Bank draft

3,Diplomatic delivery

Its in your best interest to reconfirm the information below so that i
can be able to file an application for fund release before you get in
touch with the Bank or the security company.

Full Name:

Address:

Occupation:

Phone Number:

Valid ID:

Will be waiting on your response and also feel free to call me as soon
as you are in receipt of this email for further clarification.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr.Gerald Roberts,
FBI Delegate.

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