419 scam: NATWEST BANK PLC <shop@gerho.it> REF:- INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF (US$10Million)

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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:
- ",000,000" (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)
- "you are advice to " (this email uses bad English)
- "natwestbnkfund@att.net" (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.
- +447451274125
- +447520619328

Fraud email example:

From: NATWEST BANK PLC <shop@gerho.it>
Reply-To: <natwestbankaccountsection09@seznam.cz>
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2021 12:20:36 -0700
Subject: REF:- INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF (US$10Million)

NATWEST BANK PLC,
10 Southwark Street ,
London Bridge , London - UK
SE1 1TT
RC: 121878
Our Ref: NTB/WESTMIN/INTER-15
Your Ref: Affidavit: AFX 076GD7B24
Tell=3D+447451274125
Fax+448435643403
REF:- INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF (US$10Million)
In the fight against corruption in the Banking system and in pursuit to re=
-build a good relationship with the British Government and the foreigners b=
y the British Prime Minister. This is the second time we are notifying you =
about this said fund. After due vetting and evaluation of your file that wa=
s sent to us by the Nigerian Government in conjunction with the Ministry of=
Finance and Central Bank of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The British Government, World Bank and United Nation has approved a compen=
sation payment of US$10,000,000.00 in your name which shall be transferred =
to your bank account through an online account, we will create an online ba=
nk in your name and you will transfer your fund by yourself through our onl=
ine to your bank account. We chose to transfer your fund through online ban=
king so that no Agency will notice or stop your fund.
You shall receive this compensation fund within 3 working days, if you com=
ply with our instructions and adhere to our directives. We were meant to un=
derstand from our findings that you have been going through hard times by P=
aying a lot of charges to see to the release of your fund (US$10Million), t=
his has been the handwork of some miscreant elements from that Country.
We advise that you stop further communication with any correspondence from=
any bank, or anywhere Concerning your funds as you will receive your funds=
from this bank if you follow our instruction.
Do not go through anybody again but through this Bank if you really want y=
our fund.
Finally, you are advice to re-confirm these to us,
Your Full Name,
Contact address,
Occupation
Telephone and Fax Number for easy communication.
We need your second email gmail or hotmail for security and private reason=
s. Kindly reply to my private email below for urgent attention.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Anthony M. Smith
Head Of Account Department,
NatWest Bank, London United Kingdom.
My Private Email: natwestbnkfund@att.net
WHATSAP ONLY: +447520619328
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