I received following email from a fake llloyds bank email address claiming i am benefactor of usd 10 million from Mr jonathan potts who is a reach dying man. i was then asked to pay money to open an online account and then contacted by someone claiming to be from the UN. This is all a lie and a FAKE SCAM!! i paid the money then was invited to the UK so they can take more money from me ... everytime they say the cheque is ready but refuse to give it to me until i pay something more ... they are LIARS!
this is the email i received. BEWARE and dont FELL IN THIS TRAP!!:
Address: Carlton Park Narborough LE19 0AL
Phone No:0044-3300010874
Email:
[email protected]
We wish to notify you that we were contacted by one of our customer ( Mr Jonathan Potts ) to inform our management that he wants you to be his benefactor to the 10 million United States Dollars which he has in his bank account with us and it is based on this content we are hereby contacting you. Please be informed that we have laid down procedures regarding this kind of transaction and all parties involved in this transaction must comply to our laid down procedures. Our procedure is as stated below:
1. Identity Confirmation of Beneficiary Benefactor
2. Opening of Online Account for Beneficiary Benefactor
3. Inter Bank Transfer of Beneficiaries Funds to Benefactor Newly Opened Online Account
4. Closure of Beneficiary Account
5. Transfer of Funds from New Beneficiary Account (Benefactor)
Now having informed you on our procedures, kindly send your complete details to us, so we can confirm your details with the Beneficiary holder of the account which you are to be his benefactor and once that has been accomplished we can next move to phase two procedure, which is the opening of Online Account for you.
Thanks for your understanding and anticipated co-operation
Information Department, Lloyd TSB Bank Plc, United Kingdom