If you have received an email from someone claiming to be Mrs. Katie Murray from NATWEST BANK PLC, this is a phishing scam. While Katie Murray is a real person(Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NatWest Group), she will never personally email members of the public about financial transactions, inheritances, or locked funds. Scammers frequently use the names of real corporate executives to make their fraudulent schemes appear legitimate and official.
The "Mrs Katie Murray" Scam Email
Subject: REF:- INSTRUCTION TO CREDIT YOUR ACCOUNT WITH THE SUM OF (US$10Million)
NATWEST BANK PLC, 10 Southwark Street ,
London Bridge , London - UK
SE1 1TT
RC: 121878
Our Ref: NTB/WESTMIN/INTER-15
Your Ref: Affidavit: AFX 076GD7B24
Tell=+447451274125
REF:- 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 United Nations in conjunction with the world bank.
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 through an online account, we will create an online bank in your name and you will transfer your funds by yourself through our online account. We chose to transfer your fund through online banking so that no Agency will notice or stop your fund.
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, Your Full Name, Contact address, Occupation Telephone and Fax Number for easy communication.
We need your second email gmail or hotmail for security and private reasons.
Kindly reply to my private email below for urgent attention.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Katie Murray
Group Chief Financial Officer
NatWest Bank, London United Kingdom.
If You Have Received the Scam Email
- Do not reply to the email or engage with the sender.
- Do not click on any links, open any attachments, or download files from the email.
- Never provide personal details, passwords, PIN numbers, or your bank information.
How to Report the Scam
If you haven't given out any information, you should safely report the email:
- To NatWest: Forward the message directly to
phishing@natwest.com.
If You Have Already Responded
If you have already replied, clicked a link, or handed over any banking details or personal documentation, contact your actual bank immediately using the official telephone number printed on the back of your debit card to protect your account.