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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:
- ",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)
- "johnclintonhillloans@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.
- johnclintonhillloans@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: john clintonhill <johnclintonhillloans@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 May 2011 12:11:52 +0100
Subject: Loan Offer
Dearest Borrower,
Getting a legitimate loan have always been a big problem for customer
the financial needs. The issue of credit and the security is something
that customers are increasingly concerned about the search for a loan
from a legitimate lender. The interest rate for my loan is 3% and the
minimum amount i give out as loan is 2000 why the maximum amount is
10,000,000.00 . If interested in getting financial assistance, contact
us today on:johnclintonhillloans@gmail.com
Name Of Beneficiary:………......
Address Of Beneficiary:………..........
Country:……….........
State:……. .............
City:……….............
Mobile Phone Number:…… …...........
Fax:………...........
Gender:…….. ..............
Marital Status:………...........
Occupation:… …….............
Amount Required:……..............
Purpose For Loan:………........................
Loan Term/Duration:………............
As soon as you fill the above details, it shall be forwarded to our
Protocol / Verification Department for immediate and onward review and
processing of your application.
Regards,
Mr.John Clinton
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