419 scam: NATWEST BANK PLC <emmanuelilegbinuwa@gmail.com> REF:- INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF (US$10Million)

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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:
- ",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)
- "you are advice to " (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.
- natwestbankplc250@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: NATWEST BANK PLC <emmanuelilegbinuwa@gmail.com>
Reply-To: netwestbankplc502@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 4 Apr 2023 01:21:53 -0700
Subject: REF:- INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF (US$10Million)

*NATWEST BANK PLC,10 Southwark Street ,London Bridge , London - UKSE1
1TTRC: 121878Our Ref: NTB/WESTMIN/INTER-15Your Ref: Affidavit: AFX
076GD7B24REF:- INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF
(US$10Million) In the fight against corruption in the Banking system and in
pursuit to re-build a good relationship with the British Government and the
foreigners by the British Prime Minister.This is the second time we are
notifying you about this said fund. After due vetting and evaluation of
your file that was sent to us by the Nigerian Government in conjunction
with the Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria. The British Government, World Bank and United Nation has approved
a compensation payment of US$10,000,000.00 in your name which shall be
transferred to your bank account. We chose to transfer your fund through
Bank to Bank wire transfer so that no Agency will notice or stop your fund.
Sir, you shall receive this compensation fund within 3 working days, if you
comply with our instructions and adhere to our directives. We were meant to
understand from our findings that you have been going through hard times by
Paying a lot of charges to see to the release of your fund (US$10Million),
this has been the handwork of some miscreant elements from that Country. We
advise that you stop further communication with any correspondence from any
bank, or anywhere Concerning your funds as you will receive your funds from
this bank if you follow our instruction. Do not go through anybody again
but through this Bank if you really want your fund. Finally, you are advice
to re-confirm these to us,1. Full Name:2. Address:3. Nationality:4. Age:
Date of Birth:5. Occupation:6. Phone:
Mobile/Cellular:....................Fax:..7. State of Origin:8. Copy of
your identity Card: Yours sincerely,Mr Anthony M. SmithHead Of Account
Department,NatWest Bank, London United Kingdom.My Private Email:
natwestbankplc250@gmail.com <natwestbankplc250@gmail.com>*

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