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TomFulp
Hi there! In case you didn't know, I created newgrounds. No, it wasn't made by some giant company - just some dumb kid who now has help. I also co-founded the Behemoth; we made Alien Hominid and Castle Crashers. Icon by Pegosho, banner by OmenaKettu.

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FBI Investigation

Posted by TomFulp - October 2nd, 2012


From: fbi@fbi.gov via srv15.000webhost.com

Subject: You have been reported!


Dear NewGrounds


We got a report on you. The FBI has to investigate this.


If it ends up being crime you can get from 5 to 20 years in prison. Because of this, we need more information about you so we can investigate further.


We are going to ask you for some infotmation later on in this email. You'll need to reply with all the information needed and it must be accurate and valid. After this we will contact you again with information on this case.


WARNING: If you do not reply within 72 hours, we will send special forces to get the needed info from you.


We need all the information below:


Title. First name. Middle name. Last name. Telephone number. Company (your name if none). Street address. Country. City. State, region or province. Zip/postial code. Name of the bank you use. Telephone of the bank you use. Current balance on bank account. Credit or debit card from bank provided. Name as shown on card. Card number. Expiration month. Expiration year. Security code from back of card.


Copy the needed information list and write your information next to everything. Reply to this email with it.


NOTE: If you do not have a credit or debit card, go to your bank and get one.


Know that your information will be safe in the FBI directories.


The Federal Bureau of Investigation


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I dunno guys, I mean this SOUNDS legit right? And all my info will be safe in the FBI directories so it should be fine to send them all that info.


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the importance of this email (even though its clealy fake, cuz the government would already have ur dam info.LOL) is just as important as a jury duty letter. don't do it just to see if they really go out of there way to come to your house... If they do come to the house, then that just made the day a little interesting. And if they didn't come, then nothin happened. win-win situation right there.

U haz been trolled.

Call Rig ;p

It's interesting to see people try and rationalize why it's a scam email and dissect it like it's not 100% obvious at first glance. Seriously, is there any reason to second guess it?

this be identity thieves being dicks

Isn't it against the law to impersonate an FBI official?

Its the FBI Virus.

Tom's a fugitive. Quick everyone, eat the drugs. I'm guessing you fell for it, thus explaining the introduction of the supporter system.

just keep sending them money and they'll eventually stop.

thats just their undercover e-mail address

Tom,the fbi wont ask for your credit info

Note: the FBI does not send mass e-mails to private citizens about cyber scams, so if you received an e-mail that claims to be from the FBI Director or other top official, it is most likely a scam.

Taken from the FBI's website: <a href="http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams">http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/e-scams</a>

They are asking for your card info. The FBI doesn't just ask you with an email. It's spam and a scam.

holy crap, you better listen to them

Crap, the Feds! RUN E.T.!

Boy, the FBI sure does want to know alot about your bank details.

I wonder what kind of SPECIAL FORCES they intend to send? The army? Special Agents like Mulder and Scully? Or WAIT, do you think maybe they mean super powers? Because that would be fucking awesome.

Is it immature to reply to each field with "fuck you"? because its what i would do, but i come from a family where the grandfather likes to blow whistles down the phone when a call centre rings up.

I love how not even half of the people commenting here picked up Tom's blatant sarcasm...
Of course this is a fucking scam and of bloody course Tom is aware of it! xD

Sounds like you've got it rough man. Let me know if there is anything that can be done... Good luck with this legal battle - where should I send the cake with the nail file in it?

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