419 scam: "Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI.USA.GOV@usa.com" <1173fujisawa@jcom.zaq.ne.jp> URGENT ATTENTION

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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:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "courier service" (Courier companies mentioned in 419 scams are always fake. They will have you send money to them, but won't deliver anything. )
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.
- service01del@usa.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI.USA.GOV@usa.com" <1173fujisawa@jcom.zaq.ne.jp>
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2021 07:08:31 +0900 (JST)
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION

OFFICIAL LETTER FROM FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI
CHRISTOPHER WRAY III EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI FEDERAL BUREAU
OF INVESTIGATION FBI NEW YORK.
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET
ATTENTION: BENEFICIARY,
Please make sure you contact the email; service01del@usa.com do not
reply back to the email sending you massage,
The federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Through our
intelligence-monitoring network has discovered that the transaction
that the bank contacted you previously was legal.Recently the fund has
been legally approved to be paid via UBA Bank Plc.
So, we, the federal bureau of investigation (FBI) NEW YORK, in
conjunction with the United Nations (UN financial department have
investigated through our monitoring network noting that your
transaction with the UBA Bank Plc.legal. You have the legitimate right
to complete your transaction to claim your fund US$3.5,000,000.00 (three
million five hundred thousand united states dollars)
Because of so much scam going on in Benin Republic We the federal
bureau of investigation decided to contact the FedEx Courier Service
Company in BENIN REPUBLIC.for them to give us their procedures on how
to sent this money to you without any further complain or delay. We
just got an information from the UBA Bank of Benin Republic and they
have loaded your US$3.5,000,000.00 in ATM CARD and submit to the FedEx
courier service company for immediate delivery to your doorstep.
You are required to choose one option, which you will be able to pay
and also ask them to give you the information you can send the
delivering fee and also convenient for you, for quick delivery of your
parcel containing your ATM CARD and other two original back up
documents. Service Type, Delivery, Duration Charges,Fees
FedEx Express (24hrs Delivery)
Mailing $80.00
Insurance $15.00
Vat $15.00
TOTAL $100.00
DHL Courier (2 Days)
Mailing $90.00
Insurance $15.00
Vat $15.00
TOTAL $105.00
UPS Express (3Days)
Mailing $100.00
Insurance$10.00
Vat ($10)0.
TOTAL $110.00

You are hereby required to advice us, on your parcel delivery option
by filling in the required form stated above. Please note that the
deadline for claiming your fund is exactly one week after the receipt
of this email. After this period, your fund will be return back to the
ordering costumer. That is the instruction given to us.

So take note. We request that you reconfirm your mailing address to
ensure conformity with our record for immediate dispatch of your
parcel to you. Only valid residential, Office address and postal
address are certified OK. We are here to protect you from any problem
till you receive your package.You can as well get in touch with the
FedEx delivery company assigned to deliver this financial package to
your doorstep.
Below is the delivery companies contact information:
Companies Name, Federal Express Courier Service
Directors Name: Mr.Bod D.Otega
Email: service01del@usa.com
Looking forward to hear from you as soon as you receive this message
Best Regards,
Mr.Christopher Wray III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW Washington, D.C

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