419 scam: "Mr. Richard" <thanyarat@kgw.co.jp> Dear sir/Madam

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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:
- "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. )
- "million dollars" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Richard" <thanyarat@kgw.co.jp>
Reply-To: gouldkeneth@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 01:25:06 +0200
Subject: Dear sir/Madam

RE: Your Barclays ATM Credit Card $5,000.000.00 Million Dollars.

You Might Be Very Verse with the Swift Debit Card System through the (A.T.M) Automated Teller Machine System That Allows Beneficiary's Direct Access to Make Withdrawal of Funds from Any International Banks in the World The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance With The World Bank And IMF (International Monetary 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 effected. I have made all the necessary arrangements to have your card delivered to you at your nominated delivery 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 Barclays ATM Card Contains Maximum Of $5,000.000.00 million dollars and you have a daily withdrawal limit of $5,000 Dollars each day. For your information, you are to bear the cost of shipping the Barclays Bank ATM Credit Card to your location. The Barclays ATM Card will be shipped via a World wide Delivery Service to ensure that your 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. The receiving officer Mr. Richard Franklin will call you up immediately you establish communication with him. Therefore Fill in your details for easy processing of your shipment to your location.

1. Legal Full names:
2. Telephone number:
3. Delivery address:
4. Occupation:
5. nearest Airport:
6. Country of Residence:

Please Choose the Options, Together With Their Associated Shipping Cost Conditions Are Presented Below. You Are Required to Pay the Necessary Shipping Charges to Enable Me Send You Your Package to your delivery address:

1. FedEx Delivery Company Duration for Delivery: 72 Hours: Amount: US$100
2. UPS Delivery Company Duration for Delivery 48 Hours. Amount: US$250
3. DHL Delivery Company Duration for Delivery 24 Hours Amount of Delivery US$550
4. Bank to Bank Wire Transfer Duration for Transfer 5 minutes Amount $1,500

Treat As Urgent Thanks for Your Co-Operation.
Best Regards,

Richard Franklin
Barclays Bank Plc - Head Office
1 Church Hill Place, London, London, E13 5BH
Barclays Bank Plc - Head Office

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