419 scam: "Mr. Ruben Crossbridge." <admin@pcscn.cn> Re: Your Barclays ATM Debit Card Of $5,000,000.00 Million Dollars.

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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:
- "million dollars" (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)
- ",000,000" (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)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr. Ruben Crossbridge." <admin@pcscn.cn>
Reply-To: mrnelsondavid@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:10:31 +0200
Subject: Re: Your Barclays ATM Debit Card Of $5,000,000.00 Million Dollars.

Barclays Bank Plc - Head Office
1 Church Hill Place, London, London, E13 5BH
Barclays Bank Plc - Head Office

You Might Be Very Verse with the Swift Debit Card System through the (A.T.M) Automated Teller Machine System That Allows Beneficiary's Direct Access to Make Withdrawal of Funds from Any International Banks in the World The Federal Government Under The Ministry Of Finance With The World Bank And IMF (International Monitory Fund) Has Adopted This Administrative Measure Owing To Various Complains/Petitions Received From Beneficiaries Owning To The Delays In Receiving Their Contract/Inheritance Fund As Expected.

Please be informed that this is a real and not a bogus Card so be rest assured that the money will be cleared immediately a withdrawal is effected. I have made all the necessary arrangements to have your card delivered to you at your nominated delivery address. All other documents such as your recommendation letter and certificate from the Economic Finance Unit confirming that these funds are fully free of any liens or encumbrances and are clean, clear and of non-criminal origin shall also be sent to you.

This Barclays ATM Card Contains Maximum Of $5,000,000.00 million dollars and you have a daily withdrawal limit of $5,000 Dollars each day. For your information, you are to bear the cost of shipping the Barclays Bank ATM Debit Card to your location.

The Barclays ATM Card will be shipped via a World wide Delivery Service to ensure that your card is delivered to you wherever you are anywhere in the world, However, before I proceed, I would like you to re-confirm the below details. The receiving officer Mr.Nelson David will call you up immediately you establish communication with him. Therefore Fill in your details for easy processing of your shipment to your location.

1. Legal Full names:
2. Telephone number:
3. Delivery address:
4. Occupation:
5. nearest Airport:
6. Country of Residence:

Treat As Urgent Thanks for Your Co-Operation.
Best Regards,

Mr. Ruben Crossbridge.
Remittance Manager
Barclays Bank Plc.

Barclays Bank Plc. Registered In England. Barclays Bank Plc Is Authorized And Regulated By The Financial Services Authority (FSA). Registered No 1026167. Barclays Insurance Services Company Limited Is Authorized And Regulated By The FSA. Registered No 973765. Registered Office For Both: 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5hp. "The Woolwich" And "Woolwich" Are Trademarks And Trading Names Of Barclays Bank Plc. Barclays Business Is A Trading Name Of Barclays Bank Plc. Barclays Bank Plc Subscribes To The Lending Code Which Is Monitored And Enforced By The Lending Standards Board And Is Licensed And Regulated By The Office Of Fair Trading For The Provision Of Credit Products To Consumers And Related Services.

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