419 scam: FBI DEPARTMENT <fbi.@axel.ocn.ne.jp> 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:

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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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)
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.
- mrsmichelleobamausa408@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: FBI DEPARTMENT <fbi.@axel.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: FBI DEPARTMENT <mrsmichelleobamausa408@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 09:06:50 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Federal Bureau of Investigation
Intelligence Field Unit
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C.

Attention

We believe this notification meet you in a very good present state of mind and health.The Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, D.C in conjunction with some other
relevant Investigations Agencies here in the United states of America have recently been informed through our Global intelligence monitoring network I wish to inform you that
your consignment has already been taken to our storage vault, pending when you get the required certificate's for your consignment release.

It might interest you to know that we have taken out time in screening through this project as stipulated on our protocol of operation and have finally confirmed that your
contract/inheritance payment is 100% Genuine and hitch free from all facet and of which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any further delay.

Your consignment will have to pass through the legal clearance processes before green light can be granted for its release to you as mandated by the white house.
To get this resolved and your consignment legally released for delivery to your residence. You are required to provide the funds Ownership Certificate and Clearance Certificate before your consignment will be legally release to you. You are to obtain with the assistance of the First Lady Michelle Obama office who will be working with you to make sure that you get the required certificate's. for the delivery of your fund

For security protocol all your e-mail must have this code *{G22}* on your subject *{G22}* this is to prevent scam.

I will advise you to kindly forward your information to the First Lady Michelle Obama for the processing of your documents, and also bear it in mind that your fund is real and legit.

1} Full Name:
2} Address:
3} Phone:
4} occupation
5} Next of kin

First Lady contact information:
Name: Mrs Michelle Obama
E-mail:mrsmichelleobamausa408@gmail.com

I will advise you to send her an email immediately on how to obtain the certificates. Also, make sure you work only with the above attorney on your consignment release matter.

Yours in service.

JAMES COMEY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI

Federal Bureau Of Investigation
Intelligence Field Unit
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, Nw Washington, D.C
20535-0001, USA.

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