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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:

• An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
• 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.
  
• This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
  • john_chambers09@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: Mr John <blackbailey@stofanet.dk>
Reply-To: Mr John <john_chambers09@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 17 May 2008 14:42:13 +0200
Subject: LOAN OFFER$$$$$$$$$$


LET OUR EXPERIENCED LENDERS WORK WITH YOU TO SOLVE
YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS.
SERVICES
We offer a variety of loans to our customers. Whatever your loan needs are, large or small, personal or mortgage, we are ready to talk with you about how we can meet your needs.and how you can get this loan on line transfer and account access on line Let us help you arrange financing and also get a very legit loan .we are the only registered and recognized financial housing that gives out real loan .to every serious person at low interest rates to and grant you very legitimate loan fit your needs, or fill out an application online john_chambers09@yahoo.com
and you will receive a call in 24-48 hours.
PERSONAL LOANS
When you need money, whether it is for vacations, bill or personal needs
1.Full Name....................................
2.Address.......................................
3.Country........................................
4.Amount Needed............................
5.The Duration.................................
6.Occupation..................................
7.Telephone Number.......................
8.Marital Status..............................
9.Any form of identity...........................
10.Monthly income...............................
After sending the above requirement. You will be given the loan terms
and condition which will serve as an agreement between the borrower and
the lender ok? So just reply urgently so that we can proceed further
with this transaction.

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam