419 scam: "FEDERAL RESERVE BANK"<viola@h21.daiwa-hotcom.com> Re: CONGRATULATIONS REGARDS TO YOUR $22.5M,FROM FEDERAL RESERVE BANK -!10viol

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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.
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "FEDERAL RESERVE BANK" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sandrawilson34345@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:09:07 +0100
Subject: Re: CONGRATULATIONS REGARDS TO YOUR $22.5M,FROM FEDERAL RESERVE BANK -!10viol

Federal Reserve Bank of New York
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045

Tel:+1-917-336-8799

Atten:Beneficiary,
^What is going on and why havent We heard from you In regards to the ongoing transaction of $22.5m,we have notified you many times that for you to get the $22.5m,you must secure the requested Transfer/Delivery documents,so that your funds can be processed and released to you on time but till this moment we have not received any payment from you.
Kindly note that your delay is affecting this transaction and its important you act fast and get the requested documents else your funds will be canceled and reallocated to your representatives in according to the remittance policy of section 84 sub section 28.
Once again,act fast and get the requested fee for the documents sent else we will canceled and reallocate the funds $22.5m to your your representatives.
Incase you need any assistance,do let us know immediately,so that we can know how to assist you on time.Remember,act fast as delay is dangerous.
Also reconfirm your contact details and direct contact telephone Number.

Awaiting your response.

Scott Anderson
Senior Personal Assistance
Chairman Board of Governors,
Federal Reserve Bank
Tel:+1-917-336-8799

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