419 scam: "FEDERAL RESERVE BANK"<meeting@valtec.net.cn> .CONGRATULATIONS BENEFICIARY!!YOUR $22.5M IS READY TO BE RELEASED 82.200

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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: <scotanderson34345@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Aug 2022 01:37:20 -0700
Subject: .CONGRATULATIONS BENEFICIARY!!YOUR $22.5M IS READY TO BE RELEASED 82.200

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

Atten:Beneficiary,
What’s going on and why haven’t we heard from you ,in regards to the ongoing transaction of $22.5m?
We have been waiting for you to send the requested fee for the documents so that the funds can be processed and released to you but till this moment no update from you.
It’s now certain you are not serious or a Never do Well Somebody .
Your delay is really affecting this transaction and it’s important you act fast and get the fee sent now to avoid delay or reallocation of Funds.
In case you have any challenges do notify us immediately, so that we can know how to put you through .
Also reconfirm your full contact details and a scanned copy of identification.
Once again,Urgent Attention is Needed.

Awaiting your response.

Scott Anderson
Senior Personal Assistance
Chairman Board of Governors,
Federal Reserve Bank

Anti-fraud resources:

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