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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:
- "loan amount" (Beware of fake loan offers. Real lenders would not normally use free webmail addresses such as Yahoo, nor would they lend to individuals or small businesses in a different country from where they are based. Beware of mobile phones or redirector numbers!)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: United finance
<responsabileanagrafe.baldissero.canavese@ruparpiemonte.it>
Reply-To: unitedtrust.f@financier.com
Date: Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:53:31 +0100
Subject:
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Good day,
We employ you to take advantage of this great opportunity at your
doorstep and provide a lasting solution to your financial problems.Our
loan application processes are transparent and we give you references
for your clarification.We have the perfect loan to meet your needs.For
whatever purpose you seek a loan either business, personal, debt
Consolidation, auto, e.t.c. We offer 3% interest rate with a flexible
repayment
We are experienced lenders that specialize in very difficult situation
and we hope to stabilize your finance and set you on a path to get you
back on your feet. Get back to us with the following details if you
are interested so we could proceed with the processing and
registration of your application.
Full Names:
Gender:
Tel #:
Address Country:
Loan Amount Needed
Purpose of loan:
Loan Duration:
Occupation:
Monthly Income
Your response will be awaited.
Regards
Mr Roy Adams
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