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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:
- ",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)
- 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.
- symphonycapitalconsultant@consultant.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr Roland Smith" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <symphonycapitalconsultant@consultant.com>
Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2011 22:00:28 -0700
Subject:
Hello,
We are a private group of financial investors base in Asia, that offer Loans of various types to help individuals and organization reach financial objectives. We customize structured financial solutions for a select group of clientèle and investors.We have an excellent reputation for the provision of first class financial loan products with exceptional customer service.
Our commitment to client services and innovative approach to problem solving has put us an edge above our competitors. We offer Loans to at 3% interest rate per annul and the Minimum amount you can borrow is $10,000.00 to $100,000,000.00 in any currency.Any individual that is interested in applying for a loan should kindly contact us now.
Note: All replies should be forwarded to the Company's E-mail: Contact Cell-Mobile: symphonycapitalconsultant@consultant.com, for more procedure's and information's stated below.
KINDLY FILL IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM
Full Name:................................
Sex:......................................
Marital status:...........................
Contact Phone numbers:....................
Amount Needed:............................
Contact E-mail:...........................
Occupation:...............................
Loan Duration ............................
Monthly Income ...........................
Home Address:.............................
Country:..................................
Purpose of seeking Loan:..................
Await your response asap.
Regards
MR.ROLAND SMITH
symphonycapitalconsultant@consultant.com
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