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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:

Fraud email example:

From: NATWEST <test@test.com>
Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2017 06:17:29 +0100
Subject: Important New Message

NatWest Banner

Dear Customer,

National Westminster Bank is constantly working to increase security for online banking users. To ensure the integrity of our online payment system & billing records, we periodically review accounts for security purposes. We have been trying to contact you. However, we are unable to reach you.

This is to inform you that your account has been placed on hold due to possible errors detected with your Customer Number & billing address. Restricted accounts are not allow to (Receive payments, Make payments or withdraw funds).

All restricted accounts have their billing address, phone Num unconfirmed. To continue banking with us, you are now required to:

1. Visit the following reference given below.
2. Verify your billing address, phone Num.
3. Complete our new security process.

Please note: Failure to restore full account access can lead to permanent suspension of access to our banking service.

Nwolb.com/default.aspx?refererident=2017DH9YF4

If you've got any questions, or you need to contact us, you can call us on 0345 3030 266. If it's easier you can visit any of our branches and we'll be happy to help.

Important Notice: You are strictly advised to match your information correctly to avoid service suspension.

Yours sincerely

Chris Popple
Managing Director, Retail Banking

Calls may be recorded

Copyright 2005-2017 National Westminster Bank Plc.

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