419 scam: "U.S. Federal Reserve Bank" <postbank25@yahoo.com> I am Janet L. Yellen, the newly-sworn Chair, U.S. Federal Reserve Bank

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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:
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- ",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)
- "dear beneficiary," (this SPAM email was probably sent to thousands of people)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
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.
- fe03672@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
- home address. contact customer care: mrs. grace hills email: fe03672@gmail.com or mrs.gracehills@outlook.com and gracehills6262@gmail.com (Gmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "U.S. Federal Reserve Bank" <postbank25@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: gracehills6262@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 27 Sep 2015 19:47:09 +0200
Subject: I am Janet L. Yellen, the newly-sworn Chair, U.S. Federal Reserve Bank

Dear Beneficiary,

I am Janet L. Yellen, the newly-sworn Chair, U.S. Federal Reserve Bank. You will get more information about me here. http://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed/bios/board/yellen.htm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/new-fed-chief-janet-yellen-has-long-history-of-breaking-barriers/2014/02/02/9e8965ca-876d-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_story.html

I have made it my first point of call since taking office to settle all compensation outstanding payments accrued to individuals/corporations with respect to local and overseas contract payment, debt re-scheduling and outstanding compensation payment. This is to make sure all outstanding payments are settled before the end of the fiscal year 2015. I have your file here in my office and it says that you are yet to receive your fund valued at $8,500,000 (Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars only) as compensation outstanding payment owed to you.

This money will now be transferred to your nominated bank account or your preferred payment option. You are advised to kindly reply this email with the below details enclosed to our customer care below to help us process your payment;

They have start the delivery of your fund to this address on 1/09/2015 - Monday by 6:53 am Shipment information sent to FedEx and Delivered to Actual delivery : Wed 09/09/2015 11:58 am EDKTON, MD US

This is the tracking number to confirm your parcel. fedex.com 803242043407

The U.S.COMPENSATION Officers called us that the parcel is address wrong and you needs to confirm your address again before delivery to your home.

(1) Full Names:(2) Residential Address:(3) Current Phone Number:(4) Age:(5) Country of Residence:(6) Occupation:

Service: FedEx International Priority
Clearance detail link: Clearance detail
Delivered To: Residence
Total shipment weight: 1.1 lbs / 0.5 kgs

This is the agent you will contact for more information on how to get your fund in your home address.

Contact Customer Care: Mrs. Grace Hills
Email: fe03672@gmail.com or mrs.gracehills@outlook.com and gracehills6262@gmail.com
tell: +1 408 624 8967

If i may advice you, you should endeavour to activate your ATM CARD no matter the cost so that you can start using your ATM CARD immediately for further withdrawal after the text withdrawal.Finally, this is an international transaction and for you to activate your ATM CARD it is going to cost youa total sum of THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY ($350). This is an official fee for any international transaction of legalizing ATM CARD which is compulsory and will be addaed to the amount on your ATM CARD on a due date

Thanks for your co-operation as I wait to hear from you.

Janet L. Yellen Chair,
U.S. Federal Reserve Bank Note:
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