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 07/23/2008 06:25:44 PM · #1
I just received this email from the FBI. Thought it might be good for a laugh or two.

ROBERT MUELLER III
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FBI
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION FBI.WASHINGTON DC.
Email: fbisecuritydeptwatch1@fede-bureau-ivestigation.org
FBI SEEKING TO WIRETAP INTERNET
ATTENTION:

We believe this notification meets you in a very good present state of mind
and health. We the Federal bureau of investigation (FBI) Washington, DC in
conjunction with some other relevant Investigation Agencies here in the
United states of America have recently been informed through our Global
intelligence monitoring network that you presently have a transaction going
on with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as regards to your over-due
contract payment which was fully endorsed in your favor accordingly.

It might interest you to know that we have taken out time in screening
through this project as stipulated on our protocol of operation and have
finally confirmed that your contract payment is 100% genuine and hitch free
from all facet and of which you have the lawful right to claim your fund
without any further delay.Having said all this, we will further advise that
you go ahead in dealing with the Central Bank office accordingly as we will
be monitoring all their services with you as well as your correspondence at
all level.

In addendum, also be informed that we recently had a meeting with the
Executive Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, in the person of Prof.
Chukwuma Soludo and Mr. Andy Anderson along with some of the top officials
of the Ministry regarding your case and they made us to understand that your
file has been held in abase depending on when you personally come for the
claim. They also told us that the only problem they are facing right now is
that some unscrupulous element are using this project as an avenue to scam
innocent people off their hard earned money by impersonating the Executive
Governor and the Central Bank office.
We were also made to understand that a lady with name Mrs. Joan C. Bailey
from OHIO has already contacted them and also presented to them all the
necessary documentations evidencing your claim purported to have been signed
personally by you prior to the release of your contract fund valued at about
US$8,000,000.00 (Eight million united states dollars), but the Central Bank
office did the wise thing by insisting on hearing from you personally before
the go ahead on wiring your fund to the Bank informations which was
forwarded to them by the above named Lady so that was the main reason why
they contacted us so as to assist them in making the investigations.

They further informed us that we should warn our dear citizens who must have
been informed of the contract payment which was awarded to them from the
Central Bank of Nigeria, to be very careful prior to this irregularities so
that they don't fall victim to this ugly circumstance. And should in case
you are already dealing with anybody or office claiming to be from the
Central Bank of Nigeria, you are further advised to STOP further contact
with them in your best interest and then contact immediately the real office
of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) only with the below informations
accordingly:

NAME: PROF. CHUKWUMA SOLUDO
MR. JAMES WHETSTINE
OFFICE ADDRESS: Central Bank of Nigeria,
Central Business District,
Cadastral Zone, Abuja,
Federal Capital Territory,
Nigeria.

Tel:+234-702-778-9841
Email: cbnpaymentoffice1@centbkng-payoffice.org

NOTE:
In your best interest, any message and phone number that doesn't come from
the above official email address and phone numbers should not be replied to
and should be disregarded accordingly for security reasons. Meanwhile, we
will advise that you contact the Central Bank office immediately with the
above email address and request that they attend to you payment file as
directed so as to enable you receive your contract fund accordingly.

Ensure you follow all their procedure as may be required by them as that
will further help hasten up the whole procedures as regards to the transfer
of your fund to you as designated. Also have in mind that the Central Bank
of Nigeria equally have their own protocol of operation as stipulated on
their banking terms, so delay could be very dangerous. Once again, we will
advise that you contact them with the above email address and make sure you
forward to them all the necessary informations which they may require from
you prior to the release of your fund to you accordingly.

All modalities has already been worked out even before you were contacted
and note that we will be monitoring all your dealings with them as you
proceed so you don't have anything to worry about. All we require from you
henceforth is an update so as to enable us be on track with you and the
Central Bank of Nigeria. Without wasting much time, will want you to contact
them immediately with the above email address so as to enable them attend to
your case accordingly without any further delay as time is already running
out.

Should in case you need any more informations in regards to this
notification, feel free to get back to us so that we can brief you more as
we are here to guide you during and after this project has been completely
perfected and you have received your contract fund as stated.Thank you very
much for your anticipated co-operation in advance as we earnestly await your
urgent response to this matter.

Best Regards,
Robert S. Mueller III
Federal Bureau of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue,
NW Washington, D.C.
20535-0001, USA
Email: fbisecuritydeptwatch1@fede-bureau-ivestigation.org
07/23/2008 06:29:33 PM · #2
oh, that brings back memories of fun 419 baiting days and may even rekindle my interest in it :)
 07/23/2008 06:29:43 PM · #3
This is pretty good! Funny! What a treat for you. I'm wondering if your neighbors got one also.
 07/23/2008 06:37:35 PM · #4
The FBI also told me I MAY HAVE ALREADY WON TEN MILLION DOLLARS FROM PUBLISHERS CLEARINGHOUSE. Like the OP's email, this is part of the FBI's "Helping Citizens by Intercepting and Confirming Legitimate Opportunities" program.

I think people will start to wake up to the benefits of government eavesdropping.
 07/23/2008 06:39:32 PM · #5
When you get your payment, I have this great bridge in Arizon I would like you to invest in...
 07/23/2008 06:40:42 PM · #6
Originally posted by onesaint:
When you get your payment, I have this great bridge in Arizon I would like you to invest in...


You forget that I live in Arizona.

Message edited by author 2008-07-23 18:42:00.
 07/23/2008 06:41:16 PM · #7
Originally posted by onesaint:
When you get your payment, I have this great bridge in Arizon I would like you to invest in...

Don't fall for it. "Arazon" is a fictional character from Lord of the Rings I think.
EDIT: This has been a public service announcement from the FBI who is monitoring this channel.

Message edited by author 2008-07-23 18:42:04.
 07/23/2008 06:46:53 PM · #8
lol that letter is great I just wonder how many people really fall for it and call in
 07/23/2008 06:49:55 PM · #9
I really did ROLFLMAO art. too funny. but, please adress me as Mr. Hoover from now on.
 07/23/2008 06:51:14 PM · #10
that actually made me laugh out loud! priceless stuff, bam. the grammar, the spelling errors, especially in the email address...all pure gold!
 07/23/2008 06:51:22 PM · #11
Originally posted by digitalpins:
lol that letter is great I just wonder how many people really fall for it and call in


You'd be suprised! Sending that to 10M real email addys will net them a good few quid!
 07/23/2008 06:58:58 PM · #12
I wonder for how long this scam games will be played on the internet, I bet it is from Nigeria or whatever third world country!!
But using the FBI name .. thats something :)
Thanks for sharing ..
 07/23/2008 07:04:53 PM · #13
even the email address is spelled wrong!! LOL

You should report it HERE
 07/23/2008 07:31:45 PM · #14
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why most federal gov't addresses end in .gov or .mil.
 07/23/2008 07:53:20 PM · #15
Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! I wanna prank call that number SOSOSOSOSOOOOO bad right now!!! :-S
 07/23/2008 08:18:31 PM · #16
use a pay phone ;}



Message edited by author 2008-07-23 20:18:56.
 07/23/2008 08:44:29 PM · #17
no fair! I didn't reply and now they are gonna give the money to you :( I got that exact same email.

Here is a link to some past fun baiting a scammer for a while- Nigerian Scam Fun if you scroll down a bit you can see my most excellent photoshop drivers license.
 07/23/2008 08:47:57 PM · #18
Here is a site talking about the exact "type" email you got...even mentions the name of agent Mueller.

Guess they will never stop trying to run these scams.

//www.webupon.com/Security/FBI-Email-Scam.78497

07/23/2008 08:54:03 PM · #19
Golly Gee Whiz -

I sure hope you reported that to the CIA.
 07/23/2008 08:55:00 PM · #20

07/23/2008 09:26:02 PM · #21
Originally posted by Yomi:
no fair! I didn't reply and now they are gonna give the money to you :( I got that exact same email.

Here is a link to some past fun baiting a scammer for a while- Nigerian Scam Fun if you scroll down a bit you can see my most excellent photoshop drivers license.


That is WONDERFUL!!!! I read the whole thing and now I am laughing so hard I am crying o.O
 07/23/2008 10:20:59 PM · #22
Originally posted by Truegsht:
Here is a site talking about the exact "type" email you got...even mentions the name of agent Mueller.


That's probably because Mueller is the head of the FBI. It's not quite as random as you think that they keep mentioning him. :)
 07/23/2008 10:31:14 PM · #23
File and IC3 with the FBI. This one they'll take serious because of the impersonation. I'd hate to be that jerk off on the morning after the FBI bites.
 07/23/2008 10:32:20 PM · #24
Originally posted by TCGuru:
Originally posted by Yomi:
no fair! I didn't reply and now they are gonna give the money to you :( I got that exact same email.

Here is a link to some past fun baiting a scammer for a while- Nigerian Scam Fun if you scroll down a bit you can see my most excellent photoshop drivers license.


That is WONDERFUL!!!! I read the whole thing and now I am laughing so hard I am crying o.O

Then you're sure to enjoy this site;

//www.419eater.com

Click on 'Letters Archive' - there are some classic scam baits in there.
 07/24/2008 01:12:20 AM · #25
Originally posted by jhonan:
Originally posted by TCGuru:
Originally posted by Yomi:
no fair! I didn't reply and now they are gonna give the money to you :( I got that exact same email.

Here is a link to some past fun baiting a scammer for a while- Nigerian Scam Fun if you scroll down a bit you can see my most excellent photoshop drivers license.


That is WONDERFUL!!!! I read the whole thing and now I am laughing so hard I am crying o.O

Then you're sure to enjoy this site;

//www.419eater.com

Click on 'Letters Archive' - there are some classic scam baits in there.


Yes that is a wonderfully fun website. I love reading ShivermeTimbers baits and how he even gets them to tattoo themselves or do some random weird things.
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