419 scam: "www.fbi.gov" <spencertodo9@gmail.com> ATTENTION: 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:
- "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. )
- "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)
- "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)
- ",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)
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "vat (5%)" (VAT rate in the UK is 17.5%, check the math)
- "courier company" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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: "www.fbi.gov" <spencertodo9@gmail.com>
Reply-To: fbiinvestigation269@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2022 01:31:12 -0800
Subject: ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY

Seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
OFFICIAL LETTER FROM FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION FBI DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER A WRAY
OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY

I'M CHRISTOPHER A WRAY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FBI FEDERAL BUREAU OF
INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON DC. FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

The federal bureau of investigation (FBI) through our
intelligence-monitoring network has discovered that the transaction
that the bank contacted you previously was legal. Recently the fund
has been legally approved to be paid via UBA BANK.

So, we, the federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC, in
conjunction with the United Nations (UN) financial department have
investigated through our monitoring network noting that your
transaction with the UBA BANK OF AFRICA. legal. You have the
legitimate right to complete your transaction to claim your fund
US$17.5,000,000.00 (Seventeen million Five Hundred Thousand united
states dollars)

Because of so much scam going on in Federal Republic of Nigeria We the
federal bureau of investigation decided to contact the UPS Courier
Company in Nigeria Republic. for them to give us their procedures on
how to sent this money to you without any further complain or delay.
We just got an information from the UBA BANK Nigeria and they have
loaded your US$17. 5,000,000.00 in ATM CARD and submit to the UPS
courier company for immediate delivery to your doorstep.

You are required to choose one option, which you will be able to pay
and also convenient for you, for quick delivery of your parcel
containing your ATM CARD and other two original back up documents.

Service Type | Delivery Duration | Charges/Fees
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------
Premium Express (24hrs Delivery)
Mailing $60.00 00.00
Insurance $100.00 00.00
Vat $60.00 00.00
TOTAL $220.00
$220(Two Hundred and Twenty US Dollars Only).
.............................. .............................. ..........
Special Express (2 Days)
Mailing $130.00 00.00
Insurance $50.00 00.00
Vat $20.00 00.00
TOTAL $200.00
$200(Two Hundred US Dollars Only).

.............................. .............................. ................
Economy Express (3Days)
Mailing $50.00 00.00
Insurance$?30.00 00.00
Vat (5%) $28.00 00.00
TOTAL $108.00 00.00
$108(One hundred and eight US Dollars Only).

.............................. .............................. ........
You are hereby required to advise us, on your parcel delivery option
by filling in the required form stated below. Please note that the
deadline for claiming your fund is exactly one week after the receipt
of this email. After this period, your fund will be returned back to
the ordering customer. That is the instruction given to us.So take
note. We request that you reconfirm your mailing address to ensure
conformity with our record for immediate dispatch of your parcel to
you. Only valid residential/ Office address and postal address are
certified OK.

DELIVERY DESTINATION INFORMATION:
------------------------------ ------------------------------ -
Receiver's Name :............................. .................
Address:...................... .............................. ...........
Tel/:......................... .............................. ...............
Delivery Information/ Parcel Description

------------------------------ ------------------------------ ---------------
Delivery Terms: .............. .......International Delivery
Condition Of Delivery..............Priority Delivery
Consignment Note No: ........... MI 49866-2110
Color of Parcel: ..................... Brown.
Total Weight: ..........................36.2 kg
Total Net Weight: ...................1.7 kg
------------------------------ ------------------------------ ----------

Here are the receivers details where to send the fee you might have
chosen via either western union or money gram in Nigeria today

Receiver Name:.....: CHRISTOPHER EKENE ONYIBOR
Country:.......... .......Federal Republic of Nigeria
City:..................... .Ikeja
State......................Lagos State
Question:.............. In God
Answer:................ We Trust

We are here to protect you from any problem till you receive your
package.

Looking forward to hear from you as soon as you receive this message

Best Regards,
CHRISTOPHER A WRAY
Federal Bureau of Investigation

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