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May 25, 2010 (313) 965-1712
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On May 25, 2010, it was brought to the attention to the Detroit - Detroit History

Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation that Special Wanted by the FBI - Detroit

Agent in Charge (SAC) Andrew G. Arena’s name was used FBI Jobs

fraudulently in a e-mail/letter scam.  

The e-mail/letter claims to be an official “Guarantee of Payment”

from SAC Andrew G. Arena, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Recipients are told they have been named the beneficiary of
millions of dollars. In this case, the e-mail/letter claims “the
International clamp down on Terrorist” has put a hold on the
funds. Recipients are directed to send money, within a certain
time frame, so the millions of dollars can be released. (Please see
below document).
Additionally, in this particular scam, a second e-mail/letter
“100% Payment Guarantee” is attached using the letterhead of a
legitimate financial institution. This e-mail/letter also uses the
name of SAC Arena and language similar to the first letter.
The FBI does not send unsolicited e-mails/letters. Consumers
should not respond to any unsolicited e-mails/letters requesting
personal information or money. It is imperative consumers
guard their personally identifiable information. Providing such
information will compromise your identity.
If you have been a victim of Internet fraud, please file a
complaint at www.IC3.gov.

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