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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam
The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.
Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.
Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!
Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.
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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:
- This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "finalconsult_mgorganis@ymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447024057608 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
Fraud email example:
From: "Michael Gorganis" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <finalconsult_mgorganis@ymail.com>
Date: Sat, 7 Jan 2012 19:18:29 -0000
Subject: BONANZA! BONANZA!! BONANZA!!!
BONANZA! BONANZA!! BONANZA!!!
As we draw closer to the end of the Year, We truely understand that lots of people wish to be Debt free and finacially capable to have a Wonderful Celebration. For this reason, FINAL CONSULT LOAN AGENCY is giving out Loans at a very low intrest rate of %3.5 only.
We offer following loans:-
Secured Homeowner Loan
Personal Loan
Business Loan
Secured Loan
Cheap Homeowner Loan
Your loans may be for any amount between £5,000 and £500,000 and the repayment period can be for anything from 3 to 15 years. We have access to over 200 facilities and will find the best one to suit your personal circumstances. Our fast, efficient and friendly service ensures that you get the very best deal.
For futher enquiry, contact our Loan Personel Director:-
Michael Gorganis
Loan Personel Director
E-mail:- finalconsult_mgorganis@ymail.com
Phone:- +44 702 405 7608
We Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.
Advertising/personnel relationship. FINAL CONSULT LOAN AGENCY® is a registered trademark of FINAL CONSULT LOAN AGENCY Limited and is a licensed credit broker. Consumer Credit License Number 550081.
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