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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:
- "deadline" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: jean perrin <jeanperrin8@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Nov 2011 15:47:24 +0100
Subject: If you really need a loan try fast contact me for more information.
Hello Mrs and Mr
I would like to say that I am a serious man of floor that helps
all persons in need of loan for 6 years so don't worry
nothing and keep in mind that I am available to you the amount
you want to therefore lend my offer of loan I wish to you
confirm that you must complete the information requested is to
said the condition of loan so my notary can quickly proceed
quickly to the analysis of your file.
Then please send me your:
Nom ..................................................
Prénom ..............................................
Pays ....................................................
Ville .....................................................
Adresse :................................................
Code postal ...........................................
profession .............................................
Téléphone .............................................
Monthly revenue :..................................
The method of funds transfer will be by bank transfer,
for the safety of the transaction I need the following documents:
N account..................................
RIB ...........................................
BIC ............................................
IBAN .........................................
Your Passport, identity card or driving licence.
The deadline for transfers is 48 hours (two days).
The amount of the loan requested.........................
Total to pay:.......................(With an interest rate of 2%)
Amount payable per month:.......................(Months)
Limit payment:......................... (Months)
Thank you for having responded so quickly so that the information is
quickly analyzed
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