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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)
  • "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.
  

Fraud email example:

From: serviceadvert@comcast.net (Mr.Oscar Adams)
Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:25:47 +0000
Subject: Easy Online Loan Offer..(oscar_easyloaninvestments@live.com).......Apply Now

Contact: Email /Sit: oscar_easyloaninvestments@live.com

Hello,
I am Mr.Oscar Adams a Legitimate And a Reputable money Lender. We are dynamic company with financial assistance.Our interest rate is 3%.We loan funds out to individuals in need of financial assistance, that have a bad credit or in need of money to pay bills,to invest on business.Loan amount between the sum of$2,000 to $5,000.00 to $100,000,000.00 .

For more Information needed are: Full Name..... Country.......Amount Needed ........ Phone Number .........Monthly Income ............Loan duration......Address.......Age.....Contact Address........

I want to use this medium to inform you that I render reliable and beneficiary assistance as be glad to offer you a loan.Contact me via mail address:

Best Regard
Mr.Oscar Adams

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