419 scam: "Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )" <chrisigboanu@gmail.com> Congratulations Funds Owner , Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )

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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:
- "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)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "foreign exchange" (Banks mentioned in 419 scams are always fake (real banks don't communicate using mobile phones or free webmail addresses))
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447451274819

Fraud email example:

From: "Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )" <chrisigboanu@gmail.com>
Reply-To: dombriggs.fca00@aol.com
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:37:04 +0300
Subject: Congratulations Funds Owner , Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )

*Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA )Financial Regulatory Body of United
KingdomAddress: 12 Endeavor Square, London E20 1JN, United
KingdomWebsite: https://www.fca.org.uk/ <https://www.fca.org.uk/>.Final
Approval No: UN/WBG/9023/FCA-UK/22Congratulations Funds Owner , Financial
Conduct Authority ( FCA )Reference to a received settlement advice from the
Organization of United Nations and World Bank Group (WBG), we write to
inform you that your payment file with below details is been processed and
recommenced for final approval valued One Million, Seven Hundred Thousand
British Pounds only ( Â£ 1,700,000.00 GBP ) and you are receiving this funds
as scam victim compensation funds from the Organization of United Nations
and World Bank Group (WBG). The payment will be scheduled for release upon
your prompt response to this letter. It is also important to note that from
our record, you have been in contact with some unauthorized officials and
some abnormalities have been observed in your file which have to be
corrected. You are to forward a copy of your identification and proof of
address for authentication of your payment.Also, you are to confirm your
personal information to the accredited payment officer, for verifying and
authenticity of the formal information for onward rectification. Here are
the informationâ€™s to confirm below;(1). Full Names:::::::::::(2). Delivery
Address:::::(3). Cell/Phone Number::::(4). Age/Sex:::::::::::::(5).
Occupation::::::::::(6). A copy of IdentificationThe United Nations
European Payment Clearing Center has been instructed to use the approved
Foreign Exchange Allocation Order (FEAO) to clear all outstanding payments
with immediate effect with our bankers in Europe and the United States. You
are hereby advised to contact the payment officer for final reconciliation
and release of your payment.Final Approval No: UN/WBG/9023/FCA-UK/22Contact
Person: Sir Dominic Eugene BriggsPosition: Head of OperationsPhone/
WhatsApp: +44 7451 274819You will either receive your funds through ATM
Debit Card , Swift Transfer, Certified International Banker Draft or by
Cash Call payment. This subject you can discuss with the officer in charge
by quoting the following reference to him (UN/WBG/9023/FCA-UK/22) To this
end, we urge you to establish contact with Sir. Dominic Briggs to make
necessary arrangements for the payment of the funds to you, should you need
any further clarification or assistance, do not hesitate to contact the
undersigned. Contact the above name with your information to enable your
fund to be processed and released to you within the stipulated time
frame.We will be expecting your urgent reply once you read this
email/message.Yours Trustworthy & FaithfullySir Dominic BriggsPosition:
Head of Operations*

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