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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:
  • "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
  • ",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)
• 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.
  • santosloanagency01@hotmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
  • 3asantosloanagency01@hotmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: "Mac-Santos Loan Agency" <infowebonline@mailbox.hu>
Reply-To: santosloanagency01@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 02:55:02 -0700
Subject: 3% Affordable Loan Offer.........Apply Now


Dear Sir/Madam,

We Offer Private, Commercial and Personal Loans with very Minimal
annual Interest Rates as Low as 3% within a 1year to 50years
repayment duration period to any part of the world. We give out loans
within the range of $5,000 to $100,000,000 USD. Our loans are well
insured for maximum security is our priority, Are you losing sleep at
nights worrying how to get a Legit Loan Lender? Are you biting your
finger nails to the quick? Instead of beating yourself up, contact
MAC-SANTOS LOAN AGENCY(Loan Services ) now, Loan specialists
who help stop Bad Credit History,to discover a win solution which is
Our Mission. Interested Persons should contact me via E-mail :

Lender's Name: Mr.Mark Santos:
Lender's Email:santosloanagency01@hotmail.com<Email%3Asantosloanagency01@hotmail.com>


BORROWERS INFORMATION

Your Names:
Your Country:
Your Address:
Your Age:
Your Fax Number:
Personal Number:
Office Number:
Your Occupation:
Sex:
Monthly Income:
Amount Needed:
Loan duration:
Brief description of individual:

Best Regards,
Mr.Mark Santos.

Anti-fraud resources:

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