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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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "MAKE IT HAPPEN DETAILS SHOP INC" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <lfffltd@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:05:57 -0800
Subject: LIBERTY OFFER !!!!!RSCVBNVKCH
Liberty First Financial America and UK Based "True Loan Lenders" We are a direct lender with the power to say YES. Our sole purpose is to provide home loans Business Loans.This has enable us to offer the best products,rates and service available on the market today. Choose a lender that has your best interest in mind.
INTEREST RATE:
In the loan we offer, we do charge 3% interest rate for the loan, and the loan re-payment schedule starts 6 months after loan has been transferred to applicants. The Minimum amount of loan we offer is Five Thousand Dollars with Maximum of 2 Million US Dollars the transfer of our Loan normally takes 3 working days if meant our company terms and condition.
If you need a Loan Contact us for further information
We are honest and truthful in our transaction having God fear, and we need a honest borrower as well. We
Thanks For Your Co-operation
Dr Norman Lopes
MD/CEO
MAKE IT HAPPEN DETAILS SHOP
LIBERTY FIRST FINANCIAL FIRM
USA OFFICE 8 WEST OHIO ST.CHICAGO IL 60654 USA.
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