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Subject: Urgent Alert: Scam Targeting Gambians in the UK

A group with an African accent is contacting individuals and claiming to add them to a WhatsApp or Zoom group. They often fabricates a story, such as saying that his son plays football with your child and they are creating a parents’ group. He will then claim to have sent you a code and ask you to read it back to him.

Unfortunately, if you provide him with the code, this gives him access to your WhatsApp account. He proceeds to remove you from your account and changes the verification method to his email. After gaining control of your WhatsApp, he sends messages to your contacts, asking them for money under the pretense of an urgent need.

Here is an example of the messages he sends:

• “Can you please assist me with a little favour?”
• “Actually, I am trying to transfer money to someone and it’s not going through because of my bank network.”
• “Can you please help me make the transfer to the person? It’s very urgent, please.”
• He asks for amounts like £500 or £700.
• He provides the following bank details:
• Name: Miss Catherine Joan Louise White
• Account No: 00916837
• Sort Code: 23-03-63
• Reference: Joan

Many victims, believing they are helping a friend or family member, have sent money to this account. Unfortunately, this money is not refundable, as banks will consider the transaction as willingly made by the account holder. Moreover, the police are limited in their response, often referring victims to the fraud department to lodge a complaint.

It is vital to raise awareness about this scam to prevent others from falling victim.

22/08/2024

With Saul FRAZER Global Properties (Gambia) Limited Campeh Bi

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