You get an e-mail, from a Person, who says he is a professional killer and he has been hired to kill you by someone you think is your friend.  The FBI says the alleged professional killer tells you personal information about your life, like the fact you have children, where you work, and where you live. He says he has people watching you right now.   

The FBI says the person says in the e-mail, "if you will meet the price of the contract on your life they will drop the contract."  The FBI says the person will ask for $5,000 up to $25,000.  They want the money wired to another country.   

The FBI says you should immediately report the e-mail threat to them or local police.   There have been no reports of this threat actually taking place.  These are scammers just trying to scare some money out of you.  Real Professionals do NOT send e-mail alerts.
 
Filed 10-19-09. Information from US Justice Dept. Web site.