419 scam: "info@barclaysbank.co.uk" <chairman-barclaysgroup@admin.in.th> RE FROM BARCLAYS GROUP CHAIRMAN

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447006091329 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: "info@barclaysbank.co.uk" <chairman-barclaysgroup@admin.in.th>
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 05:31:23 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: RE FROM BARCLAYS GROUP CHAIRMAN

Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dear Valuable Customer,

How are you today? I am the current Barclays Group Chairman, Sir. David Walker, this is to give you another kind opportunity to receive Ten Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars approved for payment to you long ago and to suggest setting up a Non Residential operational Bank Account with the fund in your name.

It is our desire to make sure you experience our first class hospitality in the World of Banking and this is illustrated by the availability of choice of transfer to suit your business interest, you would be directed properly base on your choice.Please indicate your interest to open a Non Residential Account with us and we shall give you details.

Looking forward in hearing from you,

Desk Of The Chairman, Sir. David Walker
Barclays Group Chairman
1 Churchill Place , London , E14 5HP
Registered No: 1026167, London , UK
Telephone: +44 700 008965
Fax Number: + 44 700 6091329

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