419 scam: "Mrs. Michelle Washiton" <jennyannimorgan@gmail.com> GRETTING FROM BARCLAY BANK PLC

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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:
- "activation fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "into 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)
- "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)
- "i will advice you " (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- michellewashiton83@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Michelle Washiton" <jennyannimorgan@gmail.com>
Reply-To: anni_morgan@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:10:43 +0100
Subject: GRETTING FROM BARCLAY BANK PLC

Dear Email Owner,

I'm Mrs. Michelle Washiton, With due respect and utmost courtesy, we
write to officially regarding the release of your award Winning fund
valued sum of $36,500,000.00 which was approved for release via Swift
Telegraphic Wire Transfer into your nominated bank account.

The management of Barclay Bank department wish to notify you that this
honorable Barclay Bank was instructed by (IMF) International Monitary
Fund in conjunction with the United States Treasury, Canadian Ambassador
to U.S on Winning payment matters which they have empowered our Barclay
Bank after much consultation and consideration to handle all Winning
payments and release them to their appropriate beneficiaries accordingly.

Be well informed that our Barclay Bank was successful opened Barclay
Bank checking Account in your name which will helps us to have a smoothly
transfer from Barclay Bank to your Nominated bank account, and your Barclay
Bank Checking Account Booklet and Barclay Bank Platinum Master Card will
Delivered to your destination house within the stipulated time frame of
24hours upon receipt of the Activation fee of $55 only Apple Gift Card

This means that as soon as we receive the activation fee we will make the
delivery of your Barclay Bank Checking Account Booklet and Barclay Bank
Platinum MasterCard to your address between 24 hours

Your Barclay Bank account details are as follow;
Account Number: 3076534288.
Swift Code: 919524710
Routing # 049987162

I will advice you purchase Apple Gift Card and send it i will be faster
but send only Apple Gift Card of $55.00 if you can send it today send
me the pictures so that i will redeem it to cash and you will get your
package Your immediate compliance will be in your very best interest.

If at any time you have questions, concerns or comments, please contact
us as we strive to ensure that you will always receive a prompt and courteous.

Thanks and remain Bless.
Mrs. Michelle Washiton
Email: michellewashiton83@gmail.com

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