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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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:
- "to your nominated bank account" (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)
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
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.
- +440207116100
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- barclayinvestmentb@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Andy Lord" <barclaysb50@gmail.com>
Reply-To: barclayinvestmentb@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2021 10:13:48 +0100
Subject: Welcome to Barclays Bank

Welcome to Barclays Bank
1 Churchill Place London, ENG E14 5HP
Phone: +44 (0)20 711 6100
Fax: +44 (0)20 711 6766
Email: barclayinvestmentb@gmail.com
Office Site: home.barclays
SWIFT Code: BARCGB21

We got Alert from the Federal Government to credit your account
with $8.5 Million from reserve account in Barclays Bank. In our
view research we contacted IMF and Homeland Security about the
issue and they conform it legal in your name, But $50.00 Steam
Wallet is required from you for the (UEPAF) and you are given
48hrs to send the $50 Google Play or iTunes Card direct to our
casher email or number. After $50 Google Play no more fee again.

Be well informed that our Barclays Bank was successful opened an
Barclays Bank checking Account in your name which will helps us
to have a smoothly transfer from Barclays Bank to your Nominated
bank account, and your Barclays Bank Checking Account Booklet and
Barclays Bank Platinum MasterCard will Delivered to your address
within the stipulated time frame of 24 hours upon receipt of the
UEPAF fee of $50.00 USD only.

This means that as soon as we receive the UEPAF fee, we will make
the delivery of your Barclays Bank Checking Account Booklet and
Barclays Bank Platinum MasterCard to your address between 24hours.

I will advice you to urgent and try send the $50.00 to the given
information, and if you can send it today send us the payment slip
copy. compliance will be in your very best interest. and If at any
time you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact us
as we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and
courteous attention. Thanks and remain Bless.

Banking with Barclays Bank
Best Regard
Dr. Andy Lord.

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