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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!

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Fraud email example:

From: BARCLAYS BANK ONLINE SERVICE <international.transfer.unit@barclaysbank-onlineplc.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Aug 2007 22:05:17 +0000
Subject: *****Account Activation Update*****


















Registered Office:
Barclays online Bank Plc69 Weedon Road, NORTHAMPTON, NN5 5BG.E-mail:international.transfer.unit@barclaysbank-onlineplc.com
Phone: +44-702-405-2270
Fax: +44-702-308-3487




Attention:

You should take note that to effect the successful transfer and remittance of your grant fund, it would be necessary that you open and activate an operational account with our corresponding bank, which would effect the transfer of your grant fund to your nominated account.

Our insistence on all costumers opening an account with us is not binding, but has its obvious advantages.

Because of recent international terrorism, drug related offences and money laundry, large sums of money been transferred face severe international scrutiny by foreign governments. (When you open and activate an account with our corresponding bank you do not have to pay for tax)

We have had cases where final payment to benefactor is unnecessarily delayed because of investigation into source of funds and destination. The winners though finally get their winnings after thorough investigation and much delay.

To guard against this, is the reason we advise benefactor to open an account with us, where they can make withdrawal/transfer in what ever proportion that is convenient for them.

An added advantage in opening account is that benefactor can transfer their funds from our bank in installments or full amount if you wish so.

We therefore recommend that you make attempt to activate your account with us for a smooth and swift remittance of your grant funds.

TAX: when you open an account with us, you do not have to pay tax when making withdrawal/transfer of your money.

I hope this is all clear to you? To proceed with your Claims, you are required to assent to the Terms and Conditions as directed and inform us on the account you wish to open and activate with us for a smooth and swift remittance of your grant funds from the account option below.

Having done all the proper verification exercise from our entire department, we found you worthy of the cash prize in Masonry Grant organized by Freemason Organization. Meanwhile as for now everything seem to be working in your favor, all that we require from you now, is your maximum cooperation for smooth transfer of your money through us (Barclays Bank Plc) to you.

CLAIMING OF FUNDS

Now, you will be required to make a choice of the type of account that will be comfortable with you, based on the number of times you wish to receive your funds in your account, below are the account options available in our bank.

1. Regular Account, the initial deposit is GBP 500.00 (Five hundred Pounds). The Maximum transfer possible within a month is $500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand USD).

2. Daily Account, the initial deposit is GBP 550.00 (Five hundred and Fifty Pounds). The Maximum transfer possible within a month is $1,000,000.00 (One Million USD).

3. Premium Account, the initial deposit is GBP 600 (Six hundred Pounds). The transfer possible within a month from this account is $1,500,000.00 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand USD).

4. Platinum Account, the initial deposit is GBP 650.00 (Six hundred and fifty Pounds), the maximum transfer possible from this account within a month is $3,000,000.00 (Three Million USD).

You will be required to activate the account of your choice with our bank with the initial deposit for account activation to be paid by you which will make the account active and your grant funds will be deposited.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1. Your winning is presently in a suspense account and we cannot make any deduction of any kind until it is deposited in your name in an active account which will make it suitable for transfer.

2. Your Initial deposit paid by you will be added to your grant funds and an Account Number and a Pin Code will be giving to you to confirm and transfer your funds.

Please confirm to us the type of account you wish to activate so that we can notarize your funds with the British Gaming Board (BGB) and send you our paying bank contact details.

Upon your confirmation of the type of account, our lawyer will notify the British Gaming Board (BGB), so as to give approval to our paying bank, the permission to make the transfer.

Note that your quick anticipation, will determine how soonest you will get your money. We wait to hear from you soonest and again we say congratulations once more

Your respond is needed urgently.


Yours Sincerely,Mr. James AnthonyManager. Registered Office:Barclays Online Bank Plc69 Weedon Road,NORTHAMPTONNN5 5BG.





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