The "Telegraphic Transfer Notice" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

The fake "Telegraphic Transfer Notice" email below is a scam. Recipients are asked to delete it and should not follow the instructions in it. The fake email is being sent by scammers who are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them money or personal information. An advance-fee 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 Telegraphic Transfer Notice Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers

A "Telegraphic Transfer Notice" Advance-Fee Scam

From: Dr.Timothy J. Sloan <team_services@yahoo.com>

Sent: Sunday, 24 February 2019, 06:41:25 am AEDT

Subject: TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$10.7 MILLION TRANSFER

WELLS FARGO BANK USA

Address: 374 6TH AVE NEW YORK, NY, 10011.

USA,

TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFER NOTICE OF US$10.7 MILLION TRANSFER

Dear Customer,

The Wells Fargo Bank controlling department controlling of the security transfer CODE which is (wfu/200/105/09), the Authentication section code of this bank concludes the verification of your file. After going through all the documents of claim received by this department with justification and verification from the global strategy America, we are completely satisfied and you have been confirmed.

The Wells Fargo Bank concerning wire transfers of your funds. Your letter has been referred to the (FSA) Legal Division for Funds (US$10.7 Million Dollars) Transferred code. (WFU/200/105/09). We are satisfied using Electronic Wire Transfer or Swift Wire Transfer and the rights and liabilities of using of electronic and Swift fund transfer systems are defined by the Electronic Fund Transfer Act. The regulation, however, which implements this statute, 12 C.F.R. Part 205, Regulation E. specifically states that its provisions are inapplicable to a situation such we must ensure your Funds Transferred to your destination Bank Account between 10 hours.

I want you to understand that fact that,the grant fund is from united nation humanitarian office and their aim is to eradicate poverty to the entire nation and you are among the beneficiaries and keep note that,West Africa is the zonal coordinators head quarter because majority are living in poverty over there and grant fund approval document must be giving to you from the zonal co- coordinator country (Benin Republic) before we can transfer your fund to you , this is 100% risk free and money laundry free also, this is legitimate,the Grant Fund Approval will proof that, the fund is not a money laundry and also it will proof that, the fund is not a drug money.

Considering the volume of your payment, it is right for us to seek for the grant fund approval document from the the zonal co- coordinator country (Benin Republic) before we can carry on the Transfer of an amount of such magnitude to you, otherwise any such transfer will be stopped by the Financial Service Authorities and the International Monetary Fund, since your Transfer is Electronic Transfer is almost activated with our bank and the only thing holding the final activation of your Account is the Approval Document charges from the concerned Authorities, and for that reason, you are required to pay the Sum of $150 only (The TOTAL FEE) for the obtain of the necessary documents that will enable your fund transfer to you without single delay.

In respect,you are required to send the Approval Documents fee of $150 only [BANK B], under section 47-4A302 of Wells Fargo Bank United States of America's law, a depository institution which wire transfers funds may not deduct any fees for handling the wire transfer from the amount of money which is to be transferred to your provided Bank Account.

The fastest Wire Transfer is Electronic wire Transfer which only takes just 3 hours to reflect in Account, and Swift Wire transfer takes 5 hours

to remit.

You are require to get back to me if you are pleased with the Banking rules to issue you information where you can send the required charges for your Funds ($10.7 Million) Wire Transfer processing to commence as soon as possible.

This law is stated according to section-35 And-36 of the banking sector interaction realm of our constitution and the outside world. Based on article of association and memorandum of association, the Chase controlling agency of USA and your happiness suits our stand and we will make sure that your fund is fully endorsed to your bank account as soon as you have comprehended with our instructions.

NB: THIS TRANSACTION IS BEING MONITORED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT IN ORDER TO GUARDS US FOR INTERNET IMPOSTORS.

(Designated bank account details for Electronic wire Transfer to avoid mistake or should in case you created a new account)

Bank Name and Address

Account Number:

Account Name:

Routing Number:

Occupation:

Mobile Phone:

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 attention.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.

Yours sincerely,

Wells Fargo Bank USA

Dr.Timothy J. Sloan Chairman,

Chief Executive Officer of Wells Fargo Bank And Director.

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Do not open email from people you don’t know

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Think before you click

If an email or text message looks suspicious, don’t open any attachments or click on the links.

Verify urgent requests or unsolicited emails, messages or phone calls before you respond

If you receive a message or a phone call asking for immediate action and don't know the sender, it could be a phishing message.

Be careful with links and new website addresses

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Secure your personal information

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What if You Got Scammed?

Stop Contact With The Scammer

Hang up the phone. Do not reply to emails, messages, or letters that the scammer sends. Do not make any more payments to the scammer. Beware of additional scammers who may contact you claiming they can help you get your lost money back.

Secure Your Finances

  • Report potentially compromised bank account, credit or debit card information to your financial institution(s) immediately. They may be able to cancel or reverse fraudulent transactions.
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If your computer was accessed or otherwise affected by a scam, check to make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and running and that your system is free of malware and keylogging software. You may also need to seek the help of a computer repair company. Consider utilizing the Better Business Bureau’s website to find a reputable company.

Change Your Account Passwords

Update your bank, credit card, social media, and email account passwords to try to limit further unauthorized access. Make sure to choose strong passwords when changing account passwords.

Report The Scam

Reporting helps protect others. While agencies can’t always track down perpetrators of crimes against scammers, they can utilize the information gathered to record patterns of abuse which may lead to action being taken against a company or industry.

Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

  • Local Law Enforcement: Consumers are encouraged to report scams to their local police department or sheriff’s office, especially if you lost money or property or had your identity compromised.
  • Federal Trade Commission: Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) or use the Online Complaint Assistant to report various types of fraud, including counterfeit checks, lottery or sweepstakes scams, and more.
  • Identitytheft.gov: If someone is using your personal information, like your Social Security, credit card, or bank account number, to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund, report it at www.identitytheft.gov. This federal government site will also help you create your Identity Theft Report and a personal recovery plan based on your situation. Questions can be directed to 877-ID THEFT.

How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
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  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

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By alerting the public, we have prevented a lot of online users from getting scammed or becoming victims of cybercrimes.

With the ever-increasing number of people going online, it important to have a community like OTA that continuously alerts or protects those same people from cyber-criminals, scammers and hackers, who are every day finding new ways of carrying out their malicious activities.

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The "Telegraphic Transfer Notice" Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers