419 scam: FBI UNIT <fbiunit62@outlook.com> FBI- Criminal Justice Information Services Division CONTACT YOUR FBI<br> DELIVERY

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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:
- "terrorist clearance certificate" ("anti-terrorist", "anti-money laundering" or "drug-free" certificates are a common way for criminals in fake lottery scams and other Advance Fee scams to get you to send money to them. There are no such certificates in the real banking world. )
- "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. )
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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)
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.
- unitben62@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: FBI UNIT <fbiunit62@outlook.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:47:20 +0000
Subject: FBI- Criminal Justice Information Services Division CONTACT YOUR FBI
DELIVERY AGENT: Mr. Dennis Benson Email: unitben62@gmail.com Text Phone: +1
908 320 4724

FBI- Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Address: 935 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20535 ,United States
Text Phone: +1 908 320 4724

Hello This is Mr. Christopher Wray the FBI Director Your Package Delivery Was Approved Since The Beginning Of This Year, We (FBI) Has Instructed You Before To Contact The FBI specials agent Mr. Dennis Benson our Delivery Officer For your Delivery Without knowing You Didn't Contact him, I Was Surprised When I received a call From your Delivery Officer Saying That You Haven't Reached Them For The Delivery. You Have To Contact Mr. Dennis Benson Now For The Delivery Don't Delay Because That Package Of Yours Has Over Stayed In our Custody, Contact your Delivery Officer Now With Your Full Address For The Delivery The Only Fee you are to pay is $355.00 Only for the anti terrorist clearance certificate to guide and showcase that your fund is no way related to fraud or drug money, And you are meant to report back quickly with the fee for the needed certificate (anti terrorist clearance certificate) which is only $355,

I wish to announce our successful investigation which was carried out few days ago; I guess it will interest you to know why this investigation was conducted For your information, it was truly confirmed that you have 100% Legitimate unpaid transaction and you have every right to claim this funds as you've been confirmed to be the rightful Beneficiary of the said amount $10.5 Million USD COMPENSATION/INHERITANCE FUNDS OR NEXT OF KIN however, Due to the delay of getting this funds to you, your funds has now been increased to $15.5 Million USD approved for payment by Office of the Presidency here in United States.

CONTACT YOUR FBI DELIVERY AGENT: Mr. Dennis Benson
EMAIL ADDRESS;(unitben62@gmail.com)
DIRECT TEL:+1 908 320 4724

BARE IN MIND: Neglect Any Email You Get From Any Imposters Or Offices Claiming To Be In Possession Of Your Consignment Box or ATM CARD You Are Hereby Advised Only To Be In Contact With Mr. Dennis Benson regarding payment of fees, report all imposters and forward all their Emails here so we can Follow up on it.

Christopher A. Wray.
Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

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