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fighting spam and scams on the Internet
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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "loan amount" (Beware of fake loan offers. Real lenders would not normally use free webmail addresses such as Yahoo, nor would they lend to individuals or small businesses in a different country from where they are based. Beware of mobile phones or redirector numbers!)
- 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.
- blessedlee24@yahoo.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Mr Blessed Lee <paylessloanfirm0@gmail.com>
Reply-To: blessedlee24@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:36:53 -0800
Subject: Apply for an urgent loan today
Do you need finances to get your business back on track?
Have you been turned down by banks, friends or relatives?
Do you need Fast Approval Loans with Low Interest Rate?
We offer all type of loans at great rates, with the best service available.
We strive to continually improve ways to keep communication open and
information available to you.
We give out loans from US$ 1500 – US$ 55 Million depending on your credit
level.
We urge you to give us the opportunity to help you with your next loan.
I know you will be impressed.Apply for your Loans now, contact us via
email at blessedlee24@yahoo.com
If You Need This Loan within 48hrs fill the little form below;
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATIONS:
Your names: _______________
Your Sex: ________________
Your country: _______________
Your address :_________________
Your occupation :_________________
Your marital status :_________________
Current Status at place of work :____________
Mobile number :________________
Monthly Income :______________
Loan Amount Needed :______________
Loan Duration :_____________________
Zip / Postal Code :____________________
Purpose of Loan :_____________
After sending the above requirements. You will be given the loan terms
and condition which will serve as an agreement between the borrower
and the lender.
Regards
Blessed Lee
Email: blessedlee24@yahoo.com
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