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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:
- "processing fee" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: cashcity <info@cashcity.cash>
Reply-To: cashcity@cashcity.cash
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 18:57:33 +0000
Subject:
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Hi,
Drive a brand new car! Own your dream homes from rent,pay your bills and
start up a new business of your choice....Affordable loans now available at
attractive terms.
Apply online now and you could enjoy the following benefits:
Loan for up-to 100% guarantee
ZERO Processing Fees
Interest Rates starting at 3%
Loan Tenure up-to 12 years
To apply fill the below form
Name :______________
Contact Address :________
Country :__________________
Marital status :____________
Amount Needed as Loan :______
Loan Duration :__________
Monthly Income / Yearly Income :______
Occupation :____________
Loan Purpose :__________
Home Phone :____________
Cell Phone :______________
have you apply for a loan before? ____
Reply to acknowledge the receipt for this mail.
Managing Director
CEO/(Online Advertiser)
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