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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 OF LONDON BARCLAYS BANK OF LONDON <atmcardsec@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 6 Jul 2015 18:07:09 +0200
Subject: DEAR CUSTOMER YOUR FUND IS READY


*Barclays Bank PLC*,
*1 Churchill Place, *
*London E14 5HP. England*.
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*OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, CEO INVESTMENT BANKING AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.*



*ATTN; ** ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER*
* ------------------------------ *



The *Barclays Bank PLC* writes to you today based on the payment file
received From Federal Government of South-Africa. As stated in the vital
official letter attached with your payment profile/details, we are
obligated to pay you through the Federal Government of South-Africa trust
foreign reserved account your overdue part payment contract fund of
$3,500,000.00 [*THREE MILLION AND FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES
DOLLARS ONLY]* via our *PLATINUM ATM CARD. *been the fast medium to ease
the process of you receiving your fund without securing any
certificates/documents which most times earn contractors a very little
chance to receive their fund via electronic/CHIPS [bank to bank transfer]



The approved sum schedule to be remitted via *PLATINUM ATM CARD *is
$3,500,000.00 [*THREE MILLION AND FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES
DOLLARS ONLY]* this medium is been resulted as a new policy of the Federal
Government of South-Africa national budget forum would reduce financially
and its aim to counter and balance up contractors owned fund which would
eradicate economic theft easily. To proceed with this medium you are hereby
urged to reconfirm the following to us;



*FULL NAMES:*

*FULL HOME ADDRESS:*

*FULL TELE & FAX:*



Complete vital information€™s shall be given on when and how you would
receive your *PLATINUM ATM CARD *once we receive the above outlined data
today, Send your correspondents to the following direct email address
immediately; *atmcardsec@gmail.com <atmcardsec@gmail.com>*



Thank you for your maximum co-operation and understanding, as this office
now awaits your immediate response as to effect our statutory obligations.



Kind regards,



*Mr. Antony P. Jenkins, President, CEO Investment Banking and Investment
Management. Barclays Bank PLC.*


* ------------------------------ *

© BARCLAYS BANK PLC 1998-2015. All rights reserved. Secured Barclays loan:
The overall cost for comparison is 7.7% APR. The actual rate available will
depend upon your circumstances. Ask for a personalized Illustration.
Barclays Bank PLC. Registered in England. Registered No: 1026167.
Registered Office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP. Barclays Bank PLC is
authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Barclays Bank
PLC adheres to the principles of the Banking Code. A copy of the Code is
available on request. "The Woolwich" and "Woolwich" are trading names of
Barclays Bank PLC.

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