The "Barclays Bank Plc United Kingdom Inheritance" Scam Created by Scammers

Online users, please be on the lookout for fake Barclays Bank emails like the one below, which claim you have received an inheritance worth thousands of dollars. The fake emails are advanced fee scams are being sent by online scammers to their potential victims. This scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence trick. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain the large sum.

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The Barclays Bank Plc United Kingdom Inheritance Scam Created by Scammers

A "Barclays Bank Plc United Kingdom Inheritance" Phishing Scam

From: MR TIM COOPER - test@bw-china.com.cn

Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:39:59 AM

Subject: Re: FUND OF $12,500,000.00USD CLAIM IN YOUR ABSENT

Attention Beneficiary,

I know that this letter will be a surprising one to you....Firstly, I will like to introduce myself formally as Mr.Tim Copper , The bank Area Director of The BARCLAY'S BANK PLC UNITED KINGDOM, You are been officially contacted by me beRe: FUND OF $12,500,000.00USD CLAIM IN YOUR ABSENTcause your Inheritance Funds were Re-deposited into the "UK" Suspense Account" of BARCLAY'S BANK PLC UNITED KINGDOM, last week, because you did not Claim your funds as the Rightful beneficiary in our Corresponding bank.

Well known to all. This morning at about (9:00am Standard Pacific Time), I was alerted by my Secretary that Three men were at my Office Reception waiting to see me and so I told my Secretary to let them in.

I had to ask them why they came to see me in person and they said that they were here to Collect the Inheritance Bill Sum of$12,500,000.00USD) which rightfully Belongs to you, on your behalf.

These foreigners actually claimed this beyond reasonable doubts. At this development I asked them who authorized them to come down to United Kingdom for the Collection of this Payment and they told me that you asked them to come and collect this Funds on your Behalf. In-fact this was the biggest shock that this Bank have ever received so far because your Inheritance Funds is still in the UK Suspense Account of

Barclay's Bank, yet you sent these men to come and collect this Funds on your behalf without notifying us. We in this Bank do not understand why you sent these men to come and Claim your Funds on your behalf.

Kindly clarify us on this issue before we make this Payment to these foreigners whom came on your behalf. In receipt of this confidential Letter, you are required to call email this bank.

Thanks,

Mr. Tim Copper,

Area Director, Barclay's Bank

United Kingdom.

Tel: +44-706-114-000

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April 3, 2021 at 3:01 AM by
The "Barclays Bank Plc United Kingdom Inheritance" Scam Created by Scammers
an anonymous user from: Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

Hello, I received hundreds of scam mails.

This one I received not long ago.

Hope they put the scammer behind bars.

RELIANCE TRUST BANK <admin@reliancetrust.com>

Vr 2-4-2021 12:55

Attention Beneficiary,

I know that this letter will be a surprising one to you...Firstly, I will

like to introduce myself formally as Mr.Maria Phillips, The bank Area Director of The

RELIANCE TRUST BANK OF UNITED KINGDOM, You are been officially contacted by me be cause your Inheritance Funds were Re-deposited into the "UK" Suspense Account" of RELIANCE TRUST BANK PLC UNITED KINGDOM, last week, because you did not Claim your funds as the Rightful beneficiary in our Corresponding bank.

Well known to all. This morning at about (9:00am Standard Pacific Time), I

was alerted by my Secretary that Three men were at my Office Reception

waiting to see me and so I told my Secretary to let them in.

I had to ask them why they came to see me in person and they said that they

were here to Collect the Inheritance Bill Sum

of$12,500,000.00USD) which rightfully Belongs to you, on your behalf.

These foreigners actually claimed this beyond reasonable doubts. At this

development I asked them who authorized them to come down to United Kingdom

for the Collection of this Payment and they told me that you asked them to

come and collect this Funds on your Behalf.

In-fact this was the biggest shock that this Bank have ever received so far

because your Inheritance Funds is still in the UK Suspense Account of

Reliance's Bank, yet you sent these men to come and collect this Funds on

your behalf without notifying us. We in this Bank do not understand why you

sent these men to come and Claim your Funds on your behalf. Kindly clarify

us on this issue before we make this Payment to these foreigners whom came

on your behalf. In receipt of this confidential Letter, you are required to

call email this bank.

Thanks,

Mr. Maria Phillips,

Area Reliance Trust Bank

United Kingdom.

Tel: 44-706-114-000

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June 5, 2019 at 2:18 PM by
The "Barclays Bank Plc United Kingdom Inheritance" Scam Created by Scammers
info

Here is another sacm:

"De: Mr Scott Miller <test@scottmiller.com>

Enviado: sábado, 1 de junio de 2019 20:35

Para: Recipients

Asunto: URGENT ATTENTION

Dear Beneficial,

URGENT ATTENTION IN RESPECT TO YOUR FUND TRANSFER

After a brief meeting held by the board of directors of Barclays bank Plc, and the Audit and Accounts Unit of British Financial Intelligent agency here in London, United Kingdom to see to the release of long term debt owed to many foreigners around the globe who have been denied of their payments. Our bank (Barclays Bank Plc) has been authorized to handle the urgent release of all funds owed by any of the financial institution or country that is a member of the United Nations, the release of your funds will be handled by Barclays Bank in conjunction with their preventative of the British Financial Intelligent Audit Department to ensure immediate payment in your favor and to avoid delay.

I wish to inform you that your payment is being processed and will be released to you as soon as you respond to this letter. Also note that due to large fund we are transferring this season yours transfer will be in two installments. Be advised to reconfirm your banking information and return to our office by email (scottmll334@gmail.com) to enable us start the process of releasing your fund, be also advised to send a copy of your identification. As soon as I receive the information mentioned above, your payment will be made to your account.

You are hereby advised to stop any further communication with anyone else or any other financial institution and comply with this to avoid any further delay. Remember that the British Financial Intelligent Agency and Government of the debtor country will not be interested in any complaint of not receiving your funds if you fail to adhere to this instruction.

Regards

Mr Scott Miller

Transfer Depart.

Barclays Bank Plc.

Tel: 44-745-9772257"

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The "Barclays Bank Plc United Kingdom Inheritance" Scam Created by Scammers