419 scam: Barclays Bank PLC <barclaysbankplc804@gmail.com> SCAM VICTIM COMPENSATION...!!!

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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:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million us 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)
- "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)
- "hundred thousand us 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "mrstevencole1@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
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.
- +447031976866 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)

Fraud email example:

From: Barclays Bank PLC <barclaysbankplc804@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrstevencole1@outlook.com
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 05:50:53 -0700
Subject: SCAM VICTIM COMPENSATION...!!!

Barclay's Bank PLC,
Churchill place, London E14 5HP,
United Kingdom.
Date: 2015/4/23

Attn: Sir.

Morning to you and sorry for the late response, The United Nations has
ordered Barclay's Bank PLC to transfer a total sum of $1,500,000.00 (One Million
Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars) into your bank account. All the foreigners
who are SCAM VICTIM will receive $1,500,000.00 (0ne Million Five
Hundred US Dollars) as COMPENSATION from the United Nations (UN), therefore the
UNITED NATIONS has agreed and appoint Barclay's Bank PLC to
compensate all the Scam Victims , your name was among the list
of names submitted to Barclay's Bank PLC for immediate transfer of
$1,500,000.00.

Please my dear, Barclay's Bank PLC is ready to transfer the $1.5 million US
Dollars to your bank account, the Barclay's Bank PLC require your banking
details to enable us transfer the funds US$1.5 Million US Dollars into your
account, kindly complete the TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS below for immediate
release of the $1.5 Million US Dollars into your account.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:-

1: Your First Name.......
2: Your Middle Name.......
3: Your Last Name.......
4: Your Complete Residential Address......
5: Your Home Telephone No.........
6: Your Cell Phone No........
7: Your Age........
8: Your Occupation.......
9: Your Bank Name.......
10: Your Bank Address.......
11: Your Bank Telephone No........
12: Your Bank Account No........
13: Your Bank Routing No........ IF ANY
14: Your Bank Swift Code No....... IF ANY

Barclay's Bank PLC require you to complete the above requirements to enable us
process and transfer the sum of US$1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred
Thousand United States Dollars) into your bank account, as soon as you
complete the TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS above and send it to us, Barclay's Bank PLC
will process all the legal transfer documents and the sum of $1.5 Million US
Dollars will be transfer direct into your bank account within the next
48/hours. All the transfer arrangements has been done, kindly complete the
above transfer requirements and Barclay's Bank PLC will CREDIT a total sum of
$1,500,000.00 into your bank account.

we appreciate your immediate response to enable us complete this transaction,
Once again we apologize for the late response, kindly help Barclay's Bank PLC
to serve you better, have a nice day and Good morning.

NB: I have attached my bank i.d below this mail, please view attachments
below to view my official bank i.d, Thanks.

Respectfully Yours.

Mr. Steven Cole
Operations Manager
For: Barclay's Bank PLC
Direct Line: +44-7031-976-866
Email: mrstevencole1@outlook.com

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