419 scam: ANDREW SMITH <nigeriancustomservicereport@gmail.com> =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_TRANSFER_NOTICE_OF_=C2=A37=2C500=2C000=2E00

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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:
- "inheritance funds" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "into 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)
- "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)
- ",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)
- "waiting for your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "barrister" (Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Barristers (lawyers) mentioned in 419 scams are always fake.
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.
- +2348181105473

Fraud email example:

From: ANDREW SMITH <nigeriancustomservicereport@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bnkofficefile@naver.com
Date: Thu, 9 Dec 2021 22:34:44 -0800
Subject: =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_TRANSFER_NOTICE_OF_=C2=A37=2C500=2C000=2E00_POUNDS?=

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BARCLAYS BANK GROUP PLC.
Southgate House, Osborne Estate,
Osborne Rd, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Tel: +234 818 110 5473
Tel: +234 818 563 4355

Attention: Sir/Madam,

PAYMENT NOTICE OF Â£7,500,000.00 GBP POUNDS.

We wish to bring to your notice about the due process of your outstanding
Contract/Inheritance payment which was suspended by the management of this
Bank by stopping the telex unit to pause the transfer of your
contract/inheritance funds to your nominated bank account. During the
auditing of all financial records in our Bank (BARCLAY'S BANK) it was
discovered from the records of outstanding payment with our Bank that your
name is next on the list of those who will receive their funds. As a result
of this development, verification conducted by credit department in
conjunction with the Debt Verification Panel on your contract/inheritance
fund, your file has been endorsed for immediate payment awaiting your
confirmations.

Meanwhile, three men came to my office few days ago with a letter, claiming
to be your true representative. They were two CANADIANS and a BRITISH
BARRISTER and they introduced themselves as Mr. Timothy Stephenson and Mr.
Andrew Scott and the Barrister's name David Green.

Below is the information they presented to my office:

BANK NAME: BANK OF AMERICA
BENEFICIARY OF THE ACCOUNT: MR. ANDREW SCOTT
BANK ACCOUNT: 260880559653
SWIFT CODE: BOFAUS3N
ACCOUNT ROUTING NUMBER: 104000029

As the Financial Director of this Noble Bank, I was supposed to Release
your Funds to them but I refused to do so because I wanted to hear from you
first. Due to the Nature of my job, I would not want to make any mistake
in releasing your Funds to anyone except you whom is the Recognized as real
Beneficiary to these Funds. Please we would like you to confirm to this
office immediately if these men are truly from you or not, so that our bank
will not be held responsible for paying into wrong account. You are also
requested to fill and forward the information below for verification
purposes so that your fund valued Â£7,500,000.00 GBP will be remitted into
your nominated bank account

(1)Your Full Name and Address:
(2) Your Age and Marital Status:
(3) Your Occupation:
(4) Your Telephone Number:
(5). Your Nationality:
(6) Your Bank Details:

As soon as we receive the above requested information, we will proceed with
the process of remitting your funds into your bank account. We are sorry
for any inconvenience the delay in transferring of this fund must have
caused you. We are waiting for your urgent response in regards to this
notification.

Yours Faithfully

Mr. Andrew Smith,
Area Director,
Barclays Bank PLC.

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