419 scam: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION <info_securitywatch@mail.mn> Did You Authorize claim?....Urgent from FBI

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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)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "robert mueller" (This name is often mentioned in money recovery scams (re-scam): the real FBI will not tell you to contact some email address. If you are in any doubt, contact an FBI field office via www.fbi.gov. )
- "central bank of nigeria" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "remittance-paydepatmenttng.org@live.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.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +2347092358969 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION <info_securitywatch@mail.mn>
Reply-To: federal.bureausecuritywatch@live.com
Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:54:37 -0400
Subject: Did You Authorize claim?....Urgent from FBI

ROBERT MUELLER III
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET

GOOD DAY:

The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC in conjunction with
some relevant security Agencies here in the United states of America,have
recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network that
you presently have a transaction going on with the Central Bank of
Nigeria(CBN).It might interest you to know that we have taken our
time,screening through this contract payment notification as stipulated on our
protocol of operation, and we have finally confirmed that your contract
payment is 100% genuine and legal with due process of law.

We were made to understand that a lady with name Mrs.Joan C. Bailey from OHIO
recently contacted the bank (CBN) and presented to them needed documentations
alleged to have been signed personally by you prior to the release of your
contract fund valued at (thirty five million united states dollars).We want to
know if you have authorized (Joan C Bailey) to have your claims without
your notice.Furthermore we are instructing you personally,to stop further
communication with them for security reason.

Kindly provide to the bank(CBN) your NAME, HOME ADDRESS, OCCUPATION, AND PHONE
NUMBER for direct contact.You are advise to contact the bank (CBN) immediately
with your information for transfer schedule. You are advise to note your
payment security code given to you by the bank (CBN) to them (BFN/CBN/2323)and
code of conduct(FT1004BT) for security purpose.

NAME: SANUSI LAMIDO SANUSI (CBN GOVERNOR)
JOHN KINGSLEY (FINANCIAL SECRETARY IN CHARGE OF FUND).

TEL: +234-709-235-8969

Email: remittance-paydepatmenttng.org@live.com OR
remittance-paydepatmenttng.org1@live.com

Note if you are insecure of providing your full banking information you can as
well choose option (2) which is via ATM card delivery. But we are assuring
you, that your information is secured with us.It was stated to us that this is
the first quarter final payment claim for the year 2011.

Best Regards,
Robert S. Mueller III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA.

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