419 scam: "Christopher A. Wray" <info@lee.org> FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.200.62.105.89

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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. )
- "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. )
- "lagos" (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 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.
- fbiofficechristopher000@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Christopher A. Wray" <info@lee.org>
Reply-To: private01718@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Tue, 29 May 2018 04:39:01 -0700
Subject: FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.200.62.105.89

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI. WASHINGTON DC. FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP
INTERNET
From Head Department: Dr. Linda Williams and Christopher A. Wray
Email:(fbiofficechristopher000@gmail.com)

Attention: Beneficiary,

Due to my position in service I called the Embassy shipping service head
quarter of NIGERIA and made a complain to them in regard to your package
and I also told them that I want your package to be shipped to you as soon as
possible.

I received an update from the Embassy today in regard to your package I
want you to follow their advice and instruction so that your package can be
shipped to you. They made me understand that the charge fee holding your
package is $177 only and once the charge fee is paid shipment will commence
that same day.

My advice to you now is to go ahead and send the $177 to them I will make
sure shipment commences once the charge fee is received by them.

Note: MY ADVICE AND INSTRUCTION IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THIS TRANSACTION TO
COME TO AN END IMMEDIATELY, YOU NEED TO COMPLY ACCORDINGLY TO OUR
DIRECTIVES.

Make sure you keep me updated once you receive your package and also let me
know once you send the charge fee required so I can also make sure shipment
commence that same day.

I WANT YOU TO USE THE INFORMATION BELOW TO SEND THE REQUIRED CHARGE FEE. I
WILL FORWARD THE CONFIRMATION DETAILS TO HIM AND I WILL MAKE SURE SHIPMENT
COMMENCE ONCE THEY RECEIVED THE CHARGE FEE.

BELOW IS THE PAYMENT INFORMATION OF:......TOCHUKWU EBIRIM
Dr. Linda Williams and Christopher A. Wray
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building 935 Pennsylvania Avenue,NW Washington,
D.C.2535-0001, USA.

==================================================

SEND THE CHARGE FEE VIA MONEY GRAM OR WESTERN UNION AND I ASSURE YOU
SHIPMENT WILL COMMENCE.

RECEIVER:TOCHUKWU EBIRIM
ADDRESS: 4TH AVE GLASS HOUSE
CITY: LAGOS
COUNTRY:NIGERIA
ZIP CODE:234
TEXT QUESTION:::::WHAT FOR
ANSWER:: :::: SERVICES
MTCN:.....?

Once payment is made get back to me with the payment confirmation details
required below so shipment can commence. and I will forward it for shipment
to commence immediately.

SENDER NAME:??
CONFIRMATION MTCN NUMBER:??
SENDER ADDRESS :??
AMOUNT SENT:
TEXT QUESTION USED?
ANSWER USED:??
DR.LINDA F.B.I TRANSACTION DEPARTMENT

Christopher A. Wray
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA
FBI Director
Christopher A. Wray
Email:fbiofficechristopher000@gmail.com
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information or otherwise be protected by law. Any unauthorized review, use,
disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended
recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies
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