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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "your loan " (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: "Lexington Financial House Firm" <sanson@noos.fr>
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 12:53:34 +0100 (CET)
Subject: You still need loan?(contact us
now:lexingtonfinancialhouse12@xnmsn.cn)
Greetings To You.
Welcome to Lexington Financial House as part of its welfare package is offering a floating loan at 3% interest rate with and without collateral security.This is to help individuals,Student and companies reach their financial objectives.
* Personal Loan (Unsecured)
* Business Loan (Unsecured)
* Debt Consolidation Loan
* Improve your home
Please, provide us with the following:
Full Name.......
Home Address....
Phone:..........
Mobile..........
Country...........
Occupation:........
Sex:..........
Age:...........
Amount Needed...
Loan Duration:.........
Need For Loan Application......
All replies should be forwarded to
Mary Cole
E-mail:lexingtonfinancialhouse12@xnmsn.cn
As soon as we receive the application, Then we will process your Loan
application for approval
Thanks and Best Regards.
Mark Andrew
Announcer
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