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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:
- "eloan01smith@mcom.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.)
- "eloan01smith@mcom.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "eloan01smith@mcom.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.)
- "eloan01smith@mcom.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447035995135 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Elvis Smith" <ponaidu@bsnl.co.in>
Reply-To: eloan01smith@mcom.com
Date: Wed, 27 Oct 2010 6:35:55 +0530
Subject: Apply Yoday
E-LOAN FINANCE is a consulting group for international debt and equity project finance in addition to commercial mortgage finance in the WORLDWIDE market.
We are certified loan lender and offer secured loans to individuals and
companies at 2% low interest. We are focused on attempting to fill the void that exists where there are limited options for suitable funding of major corporate and real estate projects, and especially where the request is large.
If you are interested in our offer please state briefly the
following information to the management
FIRST INFORMATION NEEDED ARE:
Full Name:...............................
Location:.................................
Marital status:...........................
Contact Phone numbers:....................
Amount Needed:.............................
Contact E-mail:.........................
Occupation:..............................
Loan Duration ........................
Annual Income ......................
Brief Self Description...........
Loan Purpose................
Contact us with this Email: eloan01smith@mcom.com
Best Regards
Mr.Elvis Smith
General Consultant
Tel: +4470359-951356
Email: eloan01smith@mcom.com
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