419 scam: DIRECTOR LUIS <mathewbarclays@gmail.com> Re: PAYMENT

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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)
- "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)
- "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.
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.
- +2349055812022 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: DIRECTOR LUIS <mathewbarclays@gmail.com>
Reply-To: banklimited@naver.com
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:12:05 -0700
Subject: Re: PAYMENT

BARCLAYS INVESTMENT BANK PLC.
FC7G+7HH, Southgate House, Osborne
Estate, Osborne Rd, Lagos.
Bank RC Number: RC-41757.
Phone: +234 905 581 2022
Ref: Payment of Â£3,500,000.00 GBP.
Date: 20/08/2024.

Dear Valuable Customer,

APPROVED PAYMENT SUM OF Â£3,500,000.00 POUNDS.

We Want to inform you about the process of your outstanding
Contract/Inheritance payment which was suspended by the management of this
Bank by stopping the transfer of your contract/inheritance funds to your
nominated bank account. During the auditing of all financial records in our
Bank (Barclays 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 the 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.

We hereby bring to your notice that your contract/inheritance payment is
being processed and the sum of Â£3,500,000.00 Pound has been CONVERTED TO
UNITED STATES DOLLAR, which is the sum of $4,190,000.00 United States
Dollar (Four Million, One Hundred and Ninety thousand United States Dollar
only), Will be released to you as soon as you re-confirm your information
to Barclays Bank Plc.

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

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

As soon as this information is received, your payment will be wired into
your bank account directly from Barclays Investment Bank and a copy will be
given to you for you to take to your bank and confirm it.

Best Regards,

Mr.luis filipo,
Managing Director,
Barclays Investment Bank.

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