Money Transfer Scams (Advanced Fee)

Some emails are fake. They try to trick you into giving away your money or bank details.

What to Look Out For

• Someone says they have lots of money and need your help to move it.

• They promise to give you half the money.

• They ask you to pay a fee to help.

• They ask for your bank details.

• They say they are a lawyer or a famous person.

• They tell you to hurry or they will ask someone else.

What’s Really Happening

• The person is not real.

• The money is not real.

• If you pay the fee, they will take your money.

• If you give your bank details, they may steal all your money.

What You Should Do

• Do not reply to the email.

• Do not send money.

• Report it to Action Fraud.

• If you already sent money, tell your bank and Action Fraud right away.