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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "barclaysbankplc_l@ymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "barclaysbankplc_l@ymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- 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.
- +447035979763 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
Fraud email example:
From: "BARCLAYS BANK PLC LONDON." (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 2 Mar 2012 17:19:32 -0800
Subject: LOAN OFFER!!!
Barclays Bank Plc United Kingdom now offers interested persons their Financial Services such as Loans, Project Financing, SBLC, LC, BG, Venture Capital which is done with the assistance of its wholly owned subsidiaries in more than 30 countries in the world. Our conditions are favorable and interest is low more than local lenders.
Interested persons or organizations should note that they are requested to contact us through our private email address barclaysbankplc_l@ymail.com for immediate response if appraised and authenticated.
N.B.: Barclays Bank Plc seeks to establish more Sole Agents outside United Kingdom.
Chris Lucas
Chief Financial Officer
and Group Executive Committee
Barclays Bank Plc
1Churchhill Place Canary
Wharf E14 5HP London
GREAT BRITAIN
Tel: +44 7035979763
barclaysbankplc_l@ymail.com
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