419 scam: Rubano Cortez <rubano.cortez@gmail.com> Barclays Bank Plc: Swift Credit Card (ATM) 3.8million Dollar.

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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 fake company names, fake addresses, non-existent institutions/documents or other details have appeared in scams before:
- "diplomatic delivery"
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "you are required to pay " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "diplomatic delivery" ("diplomats" who perform deliveries of cash or other valuables to you only exist in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Rubano Cortez <rubano.cortez@gmail.com>
Reply-To: Rubano Cortez <wester-unio-mt@outlook.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:44:41 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Barclays Bank Plc: Swift Credit Card (ATM) 3.8million Dollar.

Address Head Office:
Barclays Bank Plc
54 Lombard Street
London
Postcode EC3P 3AH

Barclays Bank Plc: Swift Credit Card (ATM) 3.8million Dollar.

You Might Be Very Verse With The Swift Credit Card System Through The
(A.T.M) Automated Teller Machine System That Allows Beneficiaries
Direct Access To Make Withdrawal Of Fund From Any International Banks In The World.

The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance With The World Bank And IMF(International Monitory Fund) Has Adopted This
Administrative Measure Owing To Various Complains/Petitions Received From Beneficiaries Owning To The Delays In Receiving Their
Contract/Inheritance Fund As Expected.

Please be informed that this is a real and not a bogus card so be rest
assured that the money will be cleared immediately a withdrawal is
affected. I have made all the necessary arrangements to have card delivered to you at your nominated mailing address.

All other documents such as your recommendation letter and certificate
from the Economic Finance Unit confirming that these funds are fully
free of
any liens or encumbrances and are clean, clear and of non-criminal origin shall also be sent to you.

This ATM Card Contains Maximum of 3.8 million Dollar. And you have a daily withdrawal limit of 5000 Dollar
.
For your information, you are to bear the cost of mailing the ATM to
you, the ATM Card will be mailed via a World Diplomatic Delivery
Service to ensure that card is delivered to you wherever you are
anywhere in the world, However, before I proceed, I would like you to
re-confirm the below details. Receiving Officer Mr. John Winter will call you up immediately response is sent to him.

1. Full name:
2. Telephone number:
3. Mailing address: {Residential address only}

The Options, Together With Their Associated Conditions Are Presented
Below. You Are Required To Pay The Necessary Courier Charges To Enable
Me Send You Your Parcel.

1. FedEx Delivery Company Duration for Delivery: 72 Hours Amount USD$155.00

2. UPS Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount Next day Delivery
USD$1670.00

3. DHL Delivery Company Duration for Delivery Amount 24 Hours of
Delivery USD $198.00

Kindly Choose any of the Delivery company that you wish to use in
receiving your ATM Card and send the mailing charge at the same time
through the Walmart to Walmart Money Transfer with the Below information:

Receiver Name: Cherie Kelley

State/ City: IOWA CITY

Country: USA

Thanks for Your Co-Operation.
Best Regards,
Yours In Service,
DR.EGBO AMALA ,
DIRECTOR Barclays Bank Plc

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