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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "your loan " (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: Bennent Josh <bennentjoshfinancehome@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Jan 2012 04:56:32 -0800
Subject:
To whom it may concern,
This is JOSH DAN FINANCE COMPANY. We are out here to assist those in
need of financial assistance. We have the license to lend money within
and outside the company. We have been lending money oversea for over
11 Years now. We offer this opportunity to people in need of a loan to
start up a business and those in debts to pay off their debts. This
loan has a good duration period and a low interest rate of 3%. We lend
money to companies and private individuals. Get your loan today to
finance that dream business of yours and make cash easy. So get back
to us now so that we can start the processing of your loan. We offer
loans to those that have bad credits. This is a life opportunity do
not be left out. You can contact today. We will be happy to be the one
that finance that business of yours, helping people get what they need
in the Internet is what we know best. Get back to us now and be free
from financial problems. You are very luck and special to join our
mailing list. Tell friends and family also. We await your response to
get your financial problems solved.
If you are interested in getting this loan, you can kindly fill the
application form below
Full Name :
Sex:
Marital Status:
Amount Needed :
Loan Purpose :
Loan Duration :
Where You Work :
Occupation:
Monthly Income:
Zip Code :
Country :
State/City :
Current Address :
Best Time To Be
Contacted:
Telephone Number :
Mobile Number:
Fax :
kindly fill the form and get back to us as soon as possible.
Regards
Josh Dan
If you are interested in getting this loan, you can kindly fill the
application form below
Full Name :
Sex:
Marital Status:
Amount Needed :
Loan Purpose :
Loan Duration :
Where You Work :
Occupation:
Monthly Income:
Zip Code :
Country :
State/City :
Current Address :
Best Time To Be
Contacted:
Telephone Number :
Mobile Number:
Fax :
kindly fill the form and get back to us as soon as possible.
Regards
Bennent Josh
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