419 scam: "Christopher A. Wray" <ikedaf@icv-net.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:

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:
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "clearance certificate" (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. )
- "trunk box" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "million 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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Christopher A. Wray" <ikedaf@icv-net.ne.jp>
Reply-To: usdepartmentoffbi460@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2022 03:55:55 +0900 (JST)
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION

We believe you received the previous message we sent to you prior to your dealings with the U.S Custom Authority at (JFK) John F. Kennedy International Airport New York as regards to your over-due contract payment in a consignment trunk box worth $8,000.000.00 (Eight million dollars only) which was endorsed in your favor, like we stated earlier we have dully screened through this project as stipulated on our protocols of operation and have finally confirmed that your contract payment is 100% genuine and hitch free from all ilegal which you have the lawful right to claim your fund without any further delay.
I, Mr. James B. Comey Jr. Former Director-FBI is hereby announcing to you that your $8Million was received at JFK airport since and every necessary fees/charges has been paid by government of country origin except $275 for Custom Clearance Certificate CCC, but a Lady Mrs Jane Frederick came forward claimed that you sent her to claim your $8Million as your next of kin/representative, is it true? Did you order her to pay $275 for CUSTOM CLEARNACE CERTIFICATE (CCC)? Also be informed that we came to an agreement with the U.S Custom Authority at (JFK) John F. Kennedy Int'l Airport NYC that you will send $275 latest this morning. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR DETAILS ABOUT YOUR $8MILLION,Get back to us immediately you received this e-mail OK.And here is the information where you can send the $275.00 today Thanks and have a nice day.

Yours in service,
US Department Of FBI.

Christopher A Wray

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