419 scam: "Mr. Christopher A. Wray" <www.@forest.ocn.ne.jp> Federal Bureau of Investigation (New FBI) Anti-Terrorist And<br> Monitory Crime Di

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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:
- "western union" (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. )
- "money gram" (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. )
- "mtcn" (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. )
- "the 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)
- "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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "diplomatic agent" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
- "cotonou" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Western Union money transfer is completely untraceable and therefore is *not* safe to use with anyone you do not know personally. It is the preferred method of online criminals to collect money from their victims.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Christopher A. Wray" <www.@forest.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: "Mr. Christopher A. Wray" <departmentoficefile1108@outlook.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2018 23:37:26 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Federal Bureau of Investigation (New FBI) Anti-Terrorist And
Monitory Crime Division.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (New FBI) Anti-Terrorist And Monitory Crime Division.
Director Christopher A. Wray
Director in Charge of the Federal Bureau
U.S. Department of Justice
601 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20535
Good day to you and how are you today?

My name is Mr. Christopher A. Wray
Director in Charge Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI. Washington, DC. United States of America (USA)

I am writing to let you know that we received several consignment boxes from Atlanta Georgia Airport with some different peoples name on them. Among the consignment boxes that are still in our custody, your name was included on them. Others are from Benin Republic Customs Office branch, Several banks in Europe and parts of Asia.

They have all been sent to our office here in Washington, D.C. Headquarters to make sure that you received your consignment boxes after secure the airport delivery Yellow Tag which is not placed on the boxes to clear your consignment boxes from the Airport.

This morning (Mrs. Susan Williams) sent to us a message stating that she was a family member of you and she also said that you are no more alive and she made us to understood that you handed over your belonging to her when you was still alive
So therefore the lady is demanding for the consignment boxes to be release to her as she is trying to stand as your next of kin but we are still waiting to see if you will respond to this email within 24hours

Because, We are very careful that was the reason why we ignored the message from Mrs. Susan Williams but still awaiting to see if you will respond to this alert message for us to be sure that you are still alive and send the require fee $150 to obtain the airport delivery Yellow Tag which is not placed on the boxes so that your can received your consignment boxes without any more delay on it.

Do reconfirm below information as to avoid wrong delivery.

NAME: =======================================
ADDRESS: ====================================
MOBILE NO.:==================================
OCCUPATION:==================================

So kindly contact us urgently with the $150 if you are Alive to get the two tag placed on the boxes as that tag will enable Diplomatic Agent get to your house successfully without any interference,

Receivers Name: JOHN NWAKO
Location Address: Benin Republic
Location City: Cotonou
Test Question: Urgent?
Answer: Today
Amount .. $150
Sender's Name:
MTCN:

So you are advice to update us the way you wish whether you will come down in person to collect your fund yourself according to our programs and constitutions, Or You should go straight to the Western Union Or Money Gram to make the payment to help you secure the Certificate showing that the money is not illegal so that you can successfully received your consignment boxes at your door step.
Thanks

Federal Bureau of Investigation (New FBI) Anti-Terrorist And Monitory Crime Division.
Director Christopher A. Wray
Director in Charge of the Federal Bureau
U.S. Department of Justice
601 4th Street NW
Washington, DC 20535

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