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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:
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "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: "Christopher Clark" <christopherclark02@hotmail.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: christopherclark@w.cn
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:36:33 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Reputable Loan Offer
Hello Dear,
I am Mr Christopher Clark , the (MD)I am a Reputable Money Lender, who
give out loans to individuals and companies in need of loan.
Do you have a bad credit? Or are you in need of money to pay bills? I will
be glad to render you a loan service at 5% interest rate.
ARE YOU SEEKING FOR A LOAN AT A VERY LOW INTEREST RATE FOR ANY LOAN DURATION?
Have you tried to obtain loans from the bank but no success?
Do you need urgent cash to get out of debts?
Do you need finance to expand or establish you own business?
We offer long Term and short term loan.
We can also offer to help refinance your home mortgage. If your credit is
in the good to excellent range and your looking to get out of your current
program we could refinance your mortgage into a fixed rate.
Application is available for applicants who are 18 years and above.
Services Rendered include:
*Refinance
*Home Improvement
*Inventor Loans
*Auto Loans
*Second Mortgage
*Business Loans
*Personal Loans
*International Loans.
* Student Loans etc.
You are advise to fill and return the details below..
Your Name:______________________
Your Address:____________________
Your Country:____________________
Your Occupation:__________________
Loan Amount Needed:______________
Loan Duration:____________________
Monthly Income:__________________
Cell phone Number:________________
Best Regards
Please, I await your reply if you are interested. Upon response, you’ll be
mailed a Loan Application Form to Fill. Looking forward to hear from you,
you can reach us via….
Email: christopherclark02@live.com
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