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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:

• 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)
• 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.
  • westloanfirm@hotmail.com

Fraud email example:

From: westloanfirm001@mchsi.com (Mr lims Larry)
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:48:49 +0000
Subject: Apply for a loan today. Its Easy and fast to get. 3% interest rates

WEST LOAN INVESTMENT COMPANY LTD
My name is Mr Lim Larry Managing Director, WEST LOAN INVESTMENT. I am a
sincere and certified private money lender approved by the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
I give out international and local loans to all countries in the world. Amount
given out $5,000 to $10,000,000 Dollars, Euro and Pounds, available now are
Business, Personal, House, Travel and Student Loans.
Apply for a loan today. Its Easy and fast to get. 3% interest rates and monthly
instalmental payments. Check-out this great offer. For more information,
contact: westloanfirm@hotmail.com

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam