419 scam: " FBI OFFICE " <info@fbi.gov> Dear Beneficiary

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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:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "fbi.org9289@outlook.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.

Fraud email example:

From: " FBI OFFICE " <info@fbi.gov>
Reply-To: fbi.gov9289@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2020 09:11:02 -0700
Subject: Dear Beneficiary

Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
Address: 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535, USA

Dear Beneficiary 216
This is to inform you officially that after our investigations with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other Security Agencies in the Country for the year 2018, 2019 and 2020, we discovered that you have not yet received your overdue fund. I have made it my first point of call since taking office to settle all Outstanding Payments accrued to Individuals or Corporations with respect to local and overseas contract payment, Debt Rescheduling and Outstanding Compensation payment. This is to make sure all outstanding payments are settled this fiscal year 2020. On Behalf of the entire staff of the world body Agency and the United Nations in collaboration with World Bank, we apologize for the delay of your contract payment, Winning or Inheritance funds from most of African, Americans, Asians and Europeans Countries, all the inconveniences you encountered while pursuing this payment. However, from the records of outstanding beneficiaries due for payment with the U.S Secretary of State, your name was discovered as next on the list of beneficiaries who has not yet received their payments. I have your file here in my office and it says that you are yet to receive your funds valued at US$7,500,000.00 (seven Million, five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars). These Funds will now be delivered to your designated address on your preferred payment option. We have perfected all modules on how to bring this fund to your designated address without any problem, but be aware that the United Nations and the United States Government has only authorized my office to release the Sum of US$7,500,000.00 to you as true beneficiary of the Funds. Note that your fund will be loaded into ATM Visa Card will be mailed to you through Priority Mail Express (USPS) to your designated address or direct bank deposit or wire transfer immediately you admit full compliance to this email. Due to my busy schedules you are advised to kindly get in contact with our correspondent alternative email with the below details enclosed to help ensure safe delivery of your fund .
However you will have to fill and submit the Claims Release Verification
Full name.......................
Home addresses Where You want us to Send Your ATM Card................
Cell phone..............
Occupation................
We advise you to stop all the communications with everyone regarding your payment as we have short listed to deliver to you and now urge you to comply and receive your ATM debit card. Thanks for your understanding as you follow instructions while I wait to hear from you today. You can contact me through this my alternative email address (fbi.org9289@outlook.com)
Tel. +1 (806) 395-8064
CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCED!
Best Regards.
Christopher A Wray
Chat Conversation End

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