419 scam: FBI OFFICE <officefile001297@yahoo.cn> Payment Release Instruction From The Federal Bureau Of Investigation

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "demurrage " (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. )
- "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)
- "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.
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.
- +22996563953 (Benin, probably a prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- fbigov560@yahoo.ca (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: FBI OFFICE <officefile001297@yahoo.cn>
Reply-To: fbigov560@yahoo.ca
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:13:35 +0800 (CST)
Subject: Payment Release Instruction From The Federal Bureau Of Investigation

Payment
Release Instruction From The Federal Bureau
Of
Investigation

Welcome to
the Albany Division
of the
Federal Bureau of
Investigation
http://albany.fbi.gov/

Payment
Release Instruction From The Federal Bureau Of
Investigation

Attn:Beneficiary,

You are welcome to desk
of Chief Hon,Jeff Robert Carl,International Interpol Police Force Investigating
Unit Benin Rep,Working together towards a corruption-free world by promoting and
defending integrity, justice and the rule of laws Mission statement of the
International Anti-Corruption Academy,We cover West African Countries. You has
reported today from World delivering courier department.
This is official notice to
you that your consignment which was sent for you over a couple of months now was
returned back to Benin Republic,after reported received from ( FBI ) Washington
DC Capital of United States of America, I know that you have been waiting for
the arrival of your Consignment since a months now, it is unfortunate that it
was returned back,in case if anyone mighty contacting you via phone or We need
your absolute co-operation right now because,your package box Worth total amount
of $1,800,000,00,is right now in custody of Interpol Police Force Unity Benin
Republic. You suppose to receive this funds through western union and money gram
before but due to too demanding fee and they arrange the funds into box to
deliver it to you but due to Corruption undermines political, social and
economic stability. It threatens security and damages trust and public
confidence in systems which affect peoples daily lives. Although corruption
frequently occurs at local or national level, its consequences are global; its
hidden costs immense.
And information we get from
Arthur Stuart III delivery company man stated that he been missing your location
also you has dead and even explained that you entered into an agreement with
your families, to help them receiving your consignment.As the worldss largest
International Interpol Police organization,is taking its place at the forefront
of the fight against corruption.after we received the reported from (FBI) we
decided to call the consignment back into our custody,just to find out the
truth.
The Interpol Police Group of
Experts on Corruption (IGEC) aims to develop and implement new initiatives to
further law enforcements efficiency in the fight against corruption. It is a
multi-disciplinary group with members from all regions of the world,
coordinating and harmonizing
different national and regional approaches.The International Anti-Corruption
Academy will be the worlds first educational institute dedicated to fighting
corruption. It will allow law enforcement professionals and other to learn from
the worlds foremost authorities in anti-corruption training, research and
investigation.
In view of this development,
you are requested to confirm to us if you are alive and also furnish us with
your full names, postage address and telephone numbers to enable us deliver this
consignment to your door step by International Interpol Police Force Unity
Immunity,We have 186 member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates
cross-border Police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations,
authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat International
Crime.
Interpol aims to facilitate
International Police Force co-operation even where diplomatic relations do not
exist between particular Countries.Action is taken within 72hours the limits of
existing laws in different Countries and in the spirit of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights.Interpol s constitution prohibits any intervention
or activities of a political, military, religious or racial character. Interpol
as Leadership The President of Interpol Police Force and the Secretary General
work closely together in providing strong leadership and direction to the
Organization.
Interpol Police Force, in
partnership with the Stars Initiative, is working towards the recovery and
return of stolen assets. This project allows Interpol to actively engage
national law enforcement bodies in co-ordinated efforts to trace, seize,
confiscate and return public funds to victim countries.
Meanwhile,the demurrage your
consignment has accumulated so far since it back into our custody is total
amount of $99.00 and I am advising you to be fast in all your action to avoid
more demurrages. Be rest assured that upon receipt of the above information with
the fee of $99.00dollar ,we will proceed in delivering your consignment which
will be accompanied by our Interpol delegate.For security reasons endeavor to
indicate this ( CODE NUMBER ) ( BJ/XXL14160) this code shows that you are the
rightful owner of the consignment box.
Below Interpol Police
accountant officer name where you should send the money.
RECEIVERS NAME:OBIDIKE
CHIADI SYVERSTER
Country.: Benin Republic
City.: Cotonou
Test
Question.: Urgent
Answer.: Service
Forward the Senders
name--And Mtcn needed Once you send it Amount --$99.00 through this email id

Contact Person: Mr. Victor
Collins,
Email: (fbigov560@yahoo.ca)
Mobile Tel:
00229-96563953

Fidelity Bank Limited
Corporate Head Office
Ridge Towers - Ridge, Accra
PMB 43, Cantonments, Accra ,
Ghana Accra .
Our Ref: FB/10-F/1979/GH

WAITING
TO HEAR FROM YOU ASAP.

CONFIDENTIALITY
NOTICE: THIS COMMUNICATION AND ITS ATTACHMENTS MAY CONTAIN NON-PUBLIC,
CONFIDENTIAL OR LEGALLY PRIVILEGED INFORMATION. THE UNLAWFUL INTERCEPTION, USE
OR DISCLOSURE OF SUCH INFORMATION IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU ARE NOT THE INTENDED
RECIPIENT, OR HAVE RECEIVED THIS COMMUNICATION IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE
SENDER IMMEDIATELY BY REPLY EMAIL AND DELETE ALL COPIES OF THIS COMMUNICATION
AND
ATTACHMENTS...
PAT BURK 10101 HAGUE RD
INDIANAPOLIS,
IN 46256
USA

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