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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:
- "million us dollars" (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)
- "financeinvestmentscorporationp@yahoo.cn" (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.
Fraud email example:
From: "Power Finance Investments Corporation" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <financeinvestmentscorporationp@yahoo.cn>
Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:52:48 +0100
Subject: Most Affordable Loan offer "Try Us"
Power Finance Investments Corporation,
26-28 Underwood St.
LONDON, N1 7JQ
Power Finance loan, we are private financial investors specializing in offering Loans of various types to help individuals and organization reach financial objectives. We customize structured financial solutions for a select group of clientele and investors. Our commitment to client services and innovative approach to problem solving. We offer Loans at 3.45% interest rate per annum.The Minimum amount you can borrow is $1500.00 US Dollars to Maximum of $150.95.Million US Dollars.
If you are interested in our service you are to Please, provide us with the following:
* Name of Applicant: .......
* Location: ...................
* Occpation: .......
* Tel: ............................
* Amount Requested: .......
* Loan Duration: ...........
All replies should be forwarded to the Company's Secretary E-mails: financeinvestmentscorporationp@yahoo.cn
Regards,
Vera Williams
Secretary
For:
Winstin Woodgate
Loan Processor Director.
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