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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:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "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.
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: Silvia Ficca <ficca_s@camera.it>
Reply-To: Robert David <robertdavidloanfirm0886@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 02:15:46 +0100 (CET)
Subject:
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This is a Financial Service Announcement, we offer loan to all in need, ranging from $5000 to $10,000,000.00 USD. Our interest rate is 2% and our service and terms are dependable. Have you be denied of a loan from your bank or any Financial Firm? Do you need a loan to pay off your bills or buy home? Do you need a loan to start up a business? Make your dreams come through by contacting Robert David Finance; we give out loan with an interest rate of 2% per annual.
For more information on our services forward all inquiries to us today via Our
Loan Company E-mail: info@rdcredit.info
INFORMATION BELOW NEEDED FROM YOU TO FILL AND SEND BACK TO US TO PROCEED
Your Full Names:
Country:
Full Address:
Sex:
Age:
Personal Phone:
Home Phone Number:
Monthly Income:
Loan Amount Needed:
Loan Duration:
Assurance Loan Finance @2018
Mrs Silvia Ficca
Publicity Secretary
Call Number: +1 813 328 3061 0r +27730357477
Loan Website: www.rdcredit.info
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