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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:

Fraud email example:

From: Barclays Bank <bankbarclaysofficedepartment@gmail.com>
Reply-To: bnkofficefile@naver.com
Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:46:13 -0700
Subject: GOOD DAY TO YOU.

BARCLAYS INVESTMENT BANK PLC.
609 Main St Suite 3300, Houston,
TX 77002, United States.
Ref: Remittance sum of $1,815,233.44 USD.
Date: 20/07/2023




Dear Valuable Customer,

APPROVED SUM OF £1,500,000.00 POUNDS.

We have a transaction documentation in your name for the remittance of
$1,500,000.00 GBP (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Great Britain
Pounds Only) to your bank account in your Country by the UK Lottery
Company Board of Directors. And we have been accredited by the UK
Lottery Company Board of Directors to transfer the said amount to your
local account on completion of the necessary requirements for you as a
Non-Resident of the United States Economy. Furthermore, request for a
certified cashier check cannot be granted, as it has been stated that
the said funds must be remitted to you via Swift code bank wire
transfer to your bank account.

Few days ago, your payment of £1,500,000.00 Pounds was transferred
from the UK Lottery Company Board of Directors to our Bank (Barclays
Investment Bank). And We hereby bring to your notice that your winning
payment is being processed and also the sum of £1,500,000.00 Pounds
has been CONVERTED TO UNITED STATES DOLLAR, which is the sum of
$1,815,233.44 USD, Will be released to you as soon as you re-confirm
your information to Barclays Investment Bank of Texas.

Kindly re-confirm your information to the bank, and we will proceed on
the releasing of your fund immediately into your bank account.

Your Full Name:
Your Address:
Your Age and Marital Status:
Your Occupation:
Your Telephone Number:
Your Identification Card:
Your Nationality:
Your Bank Name:
Your Account Number
Your Account Holders Name:
Your Routing Number:
Your Swift Code:

As soon as we receive the above requested information, we will proceed
with the process of remitting your funds into your bank account. and a
copy will be given to you for you to take to your bank and confirm it.


Best Regards,

Mr. Jose Briceno,
Managing Director,
Barclays Investment Bank.
Houston, Texas, United States.

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