419 scam: "Financial Policy & Regulation Division" <fincnet01@gmail.com> UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC (UBA).- Reminder

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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:
- "processing 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. )
- "huge sum of money" (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)
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- +2348083567324 (Nigeria, prepaid mobile phone)
- +2348125404905

Fraud email example:

From: "Financial Policy & Regulation Division" <fincnet01@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2022 01:24:36 -0700
Subject: UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC (UBA).- Reminder

UNITED BANK FOR AFRICA PLC (UBA).
HEAD OFFICE: U.B.A.HOUSE,
57, MARINA STREET,VICTORIA ISLAND
P. O. BOX 2406,LAGOS-NIGERIA.

Sir,
At the 19th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM), held via
videoconference, concluded on March 2022, the report of your
payment with Nigeria government labeled "TURN AROUND MAINTENANCE-TAM
" was discussed .After much deliberation and consideration of huge
sum of money you have spent as processing fees ,the United Bank for
Africa (UBA) was asked to harness your payment again in batches of
USD12,750,000.00 from the OPEC premium reserve account with the UBA
and have your payment smoothly transfer to you without tax through a
recurring online account .
In light of the above, we write t to officially inform you that a
recurring deposit online account has been skeletally set up on your
name and your payment deposited therein and synchronized as directed.
Please sign in to Your online account with the below login detail to
harmonize/OK your recurring account and complete transfer of your
money therein to your other accounts

Log into: https://ibank.ubagroup.com
Corp. ID : 20123046875
User ID : 90686987964
Password : CBNUBA23456

Enter the above login information of your online account in the fields
displayed and continue the bit by bit transfers or cash withdrawals
from your UBA recurring online account to your other account(s). You
can also transfer funds to individuals for pickup at any bank by
yourself without contacting the UBA Plc , check Account details and
download statements.
Other benefits of the recurring online account which will be mailed
to your residence address above:
* M-token of your account for unique QR code solution that allows
you to quickly and securely log in to InsideBusiness via your mobile
phone .
* Check book issued for the account U-Direct current account. The
Cheque and cash withdrawal is subject to 0.5% charge.
* Interest payable on FCDA account credit balance subject account
balance of US$1,000 or its equivalent.
* An access to U - Direct to view credit balance
* Interest can be paid on account credit balance
* Monthly statements of account
* Standing order instructions
* Access to internet and mobile banking
* Access to retail credit product.
* Convenience to the customer.
* Security of the customer's funds and account.
* Online real-time transfer of funds to a beneficiary.
* Zero Risk to the customer in comparison to other traditional banking channels.

This payment arrangement is aimed at avoiding excess bank charges/
government taxes so as to embrace the Organization of the Petroleum
Exporting Countries(OPEC) agenda to Taking action for peace, against
security threats, terrorism and scam which weaken the foundations of
our societies and also to Strengthening social dimension of
globalization through more fair and equitable development policies.
You are advise to stop further communication with any other bank or
institution or individual about your payment as the opec will not give
another chance to settle your payment through her reserve account
after now.

If you need further clarification or guide feel free to call me on
any of the listed phone numbers
Regards,

Yours faithfully,
Mr.Chiugo Ndubisi
Treasury & International Banking
United Bank for Africa Plc. Nigeria.
Tel +234-808-356-7324
WhatsApp: :+234-812-540-4905

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