419 scam: Federal Reserve Bank <muhammedbuhari.presidentofnig@gmail.com> Foreign Payment Allocation Security Code (US/A84PRFGN2022)

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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:
- "account opening" (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. )
- ",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)
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 <muhammedbuhari.presidentofnig@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ct359469@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:15:51 -0700
Subject: Foreign Payment Allocation Security Code (US/A84PRFGN2022)

Federal Reserve Bank
Head Office
33 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10045

Foreign Payment Allocation Security Code (US/A84PRFGN2022)

Dear: Esteem Customer

It has come to the attention of the Federal Reserve Bank New York, that an
Approval Payment Letter was submitted to my desk this morning for review by
the Federal Bureau of Investigation ( FBI), in respect of the Contract /
Inheritance fund that was deposited by Swiss National Bank (SNB), in your
name.

The total sum deposited in your name, by the bank mentioned above is summed
up to $51,000,000.00 (Fifty One Million United States Dollar)

It is my duty to verify your information and also ensure that the said
amount is immediately allocated for payment.

Basically, there are four (4) options for you to get your Payment
transferred to you.

These options include 1. Bitcoin to Bitcoin Transfer 2. Online Bank Account
Opening 3. Bitcoin ATM Card Payment, (4) Certified Bank Cheque.

Nevertheless, you are advised to obtain a "CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT APPROVAL"
which is needed for the clearance of the fund from our Global Automated
Clearing House (ACH). This Agreement is used to document transactions
between parties located in different jurisdictions and/or transactions
involving different currencies.

You are to make your preferred choice by making a selection from the (4)
options above.

Kindly furnish us with your personal details needed for the funds
processing.

1. Your full name & Address
2. Contact Phone / Fax Number
3. Current Occupation
4. Marital Status
5. Age
6. Marital Status
7. A scan copy of your Identification such as International Passport /
Driver's License.

Meanwhile, before commencement of your funds release,we would need to
secure the "CROSS-BORDER PAYMENT APPROVAL" from the office of the Financial
Action Task Force (FATF). This Paper works will make you the legitimate
owner of these funds and will prevent any form of interrogation from the
law. It will cost you only $550 USD to secure these papers so the funds
will be released to you in a few dayâ€™s time.

In anticipating for your urgent cooperation

Yours sincerely,

Charles P. Thomas

Department : Accounts

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