I just recieved an E-mail that was blatently attempting identity theft. How to report?

Email

[NO_2_CORZINE]

Thanks for your response and willingness to participate in this transaction. I am happy as well to know that we can do this together for our mutual interest. I want you to know that arranging for the approval of this account to you as the next of kin, is not a problem to me,my problem now is the safety of my share of the business.

You know that this transaction requires trust from your side,as the funds will be transferred into your account and you will be in control of everything. I need an assurance from you that my share of the funds will be secured.

I want you to bear one thing in mind, there is no risk involved in this transaction. It is 100% risk free and secured. I shall destroy every document that will be used in this transaction. -snip- ((This is where it gets sketchy)) -begin- Now, I will require you to send me the following information. Your full names, postal address, private telephone and fax numbers,Your bank's name and address,Your banks Telephone and fax number,your account number,name of beneficiary and type of work you do, so that I can change the name of the next of kin in his file which I am having to reflect to your name.Please, send me the above mentioned information so that we can proceed. After the bank approves the release of the funds to you as the next of kin, you shall be receiving instructions on how the funds will be transfered to your account.

Once I receive the requested information, I shall give you the contact details of a very good Attorney who you shall contact to represent you in the claim as I intend to transact this business in a legitimate way. He shall be the person to submit the information and documents about the account, which I shall send to you. He must not for any reason, know about me, and my involvement in this transaction, you know very well what I mean. We must try as much as possible to keep everything confidential. I am covering all tracks down here and shall destroy all the documents that will be used for the claiming, so that there will be no traces.

I shall also prepare an agreement which will protect the interest of both parties in this transaction. I am married with four children, all boys. Tell me more about yourself, your business etc.

Attached is the picture of me and my family.

I wait for your response.It is also important for us to keep in constant communication and all further correspondences should be address to this email for security purposes.

My telephone number is +234 802 782 4719

Regards, Chris Amadi

[NO_2_CORZINE]

I believe this is an attempt at identity theft...a second email came the other day...almost identical.

Whom can i report this to. Friends report getting similar emails.

[RockinRight]

You can report all you want but the FBI doesn't seem to do much about it...

[mnehring]

I receieve at least two per day per e-mail addy. These scams are commonly known as Phishing and unfortunately they mostly come from out of the US.

Here are some good links on how to recognize these:
http://gongol.com/howto/recognizephishing/

http://www.firstcu.coop/Fraud%20prevention.htm

Report suspicious activity to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Send the actual Phishing e-mail to uce@ftc.gov. If you believe you have been defrauded, file your complaint at http://www.ftc.gov.

[AppyPappy]

People receive thousands of these things a week. Just delete it.

[stevio]

I don't know but it sure sounds like a good deal!

[savedbygrace]

Well, since they sent you a picture of themselves, I think you should send them a picture . . . of one of those pigs with wings. Say, "And here is a picture indicating exactly when you can expect me to send you that information."

I don't think the FBI or any other agency really takes the time to investigate these emails. I'd say to just trash it and forget it.

[bwteim]

For starters, search Google for
Nigerian spammers 419

In meantime, just leave your Visa card with us. We'll watch it for you.

[South40]

It sounds like a scam to me but you should take a look at the header to confirm your suspicions.

[marty60]

Entrepreneur: Mr.AMADI , CHRIS Country: NIGERIA

Your Organization: KRYZMONTEL

Your Activities: DISTRIBUTOR OF GENERAL GOODS, OIL AND GAS MARKETING.

Message: I LIKE TO MEET WITH LENDERS WHO CAN HELP ME MEET MY FINANCIAL NEEDS AND INVESTMENT PROJECTS.

What type of Business Partners are you seeking?: Lenders E-mail: chrislinksus@yahoo.com : Business Card

DOES THIS HELP YOU DECIDE?

[MamaB]

I get those all the time. Just delete it. It did not have a site to go to, did it? Do not do that!!!! I also get them from banks where I know I have no account. When I see a bank name in the email, I delete it without reading it. Good way to get a virus.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

I get several of these every day. I just delete'em any more.

[RichardW]

You don't and you delete the e-mail.

[Dan(9698)]

Is the email addressed Dear Sucker?

[DCPatriot]

As John McClaine (Bruce Willis) said in DIE HARD......

Welcome to the party!!!!

[hiredhand]

Actually, it's a simple scam. They aren't so much interested in your identity as they are your money. :-) Somewhere in this process, they'll tell you they .05% (or some number) of the total as a fee. Then, once they have your account number, and authorization to transfer into the account (as well as OUT of the account), they'll take the "fee" and you'll never hear from them again.

You could call your local FBI field office and to a computer crime agent, but (IMHO) they aren't going to care. We block thousands of these messages per month on a mail server that we manage...and that's just ONE server in this world.

If I were you, I'd just be relieved that you didn't buy into it, and just forget about it. Or, you could do what we've done before....string the guy along for a week or two and aggravate him. :-)

[bwteim]

Hit delete, there is nothing you can do.

In meantime, go to these sites for humor and to raise your awareness that you are not alone:

Nigeria - The 419 Coalition Website
http://home.rica.net/alphae/419coal/

419 Eater
http://www.419eater.com/

Ebola Monkey Man: Pissing Off Nigerian Scammers One At a Time!
http://www.ebolamonkeyman.com/

[MamaB]

I have read where others have done that and then I have read stories where people have lost thousands of dollars in this scheme.

[Blue Champagne]

Forward it, with headers displayed, to the sender's email provider.

Here's a page listing addresses for providers.

http://www.joewein.de/sw/419-freemail-abuse.htm

[South40]

419 Scams

[evets]