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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.
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Customer Service Centre" <admin@sualex.com>
Reply-To: mrfredphaswana@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2013 07:34:32 -0000
Subject: DO YOU NEED AN URGENT LOAN
African Development Bank Group Limited
89 Grayston Drive, Sadton
Johannesburg, South Africa
Do you need a loan? Have you been rejected by your local bank due to bad
credit score? Do you want to finance a project? Or start your own
business? Search no more, (African Development Bank Group
Limited).is the solution. We pride ourselves in giving the best service
available in the lending industry. Whether you are purchasing, cashing out
equity in your home or refinancing an existing mortgage,
we have a loan program designed to fit your needs. Our online application
is quick and easy. Apply now and your application can be viewed in
minutes. We offer loan AT 3% interest rate.
****APPLY NOW**** PERSONAL & LOAN INFORMATION
Full Name:....................................
Permanent Address:............................
Country:......................................
Gender:.......................................
Amount Needed:................................
Time / Duration:..............................
Valid Tel:....................................
Please contact our office between the hours of 9am - 6pm GMT.
Best Regards
Customer Service Centre
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