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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:
- "etrustloanf@gmail.com" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
- 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.
- etrustloanf@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "ETRUST LOAN FIRM" <info@loanfirm.com>
Reply-To: etrustloanf@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:47:20 +0300
Subject: GET A CHEAP LOAN AT 3%
ETRUST LOAN COMPANY
Ref: EA-ASL/651OYI/02/LN
SSL: 12/25/0034
GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED LICENSED!!
UNDER THE DATA PROTECTION ACT OF:
Registration Number (Z720622X).
Firm reference number: 01920623.
We are a fully registered loan agency,we give out loans, to all in need of
help across the globe. By offering out LOANS. Are you looking for money to
pay bills? we want you to know that we can help you with a loan,and we will
be glad to offer you a loan.
EMAIL US VIA: etrustloanf@gmail.com for more information
We offer lowest interest rate 3% and its fixed with best match loan including
loans for applicants with impaired or bad credit, once you complete the
application form below we will proceed with the approval of a suitable loan
for you.Just think of what you could do with a significant boost to your bank
account or cash reserves. Pay off existing debts-reduce your monthly
outgoings by consolidating any existing personal loans and credit card debts.
we give out home loans
Auto Loans
Car loans
Mortgage loans
Business Loans
International Loans
Personal Loans
Please fill in the short form below
Name:
Age:
Sex:
Marital Status:
Occupation:
Monthly Income:
Amount to borrow:
Loan Duration:
Purpose of Loan:
House No. & Street:
Country of Residence:
Home Phone No:
Mobile No:
In acknowledgment to these details,We will send you a well calculated Terms
and Conditions which will include the agreement.
Regards,
Mr. Cartlyn
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