Money Transfer Scams (Advanced Fee)

You may get an email claiming they have a large amount of money. They need help moving it to the UK. In return they will promise you half of the fortune. The person will ask you to pay a transaction fee to help the process. They may ask for bank details to transfer money into your account.

The send may claim to be a barrister for a wealthy client. Or, may be someone famous. They will say you need to act fast or they will find someone else. This is to add urgency to their claim.

The email is a scam.  No such person or fortune exists. If you pay the free they will only take it. If you give your bank details they will steal all your money.

Report it right away to Action Fraud. If you have sent money, contact both Action Fraud and your bank.