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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:
- ",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)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Credit Loan" <info@loan.com>
Reply-To: fredalexhayek@medionmail.com
Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:55:38 -0400 (CLT)
Subject:
Dear Valued Customer,
We have an ongoing commitment to ensure that as a Loan Firm we provide
the best financial services, which are not only efficient, but also to
meet your expectations.We give out loans to business people and
individuals from the range of US$2500 t0 US$50,000,000 for just 3%
interest rate.
We give out local and international loans to any body via account
transfer to what ever country you are.We are not a bank and we do not
require much documents.If you are interested,contact us with the
following details.Application are available for applicant over 18 years
only.
If satisfied with the above information fill the below application form
and let get started
Name ........................
Surname .....................
Amounts required ............
Term ........................
monthly income ..............
Residential Address (no PO Box )...........
country resident ..........................
Age .......................................
Marital status ...........................
Nationality .........................................
Home Phone .............................
Cell Phone .............................
Contact person:fred alex hayek
Email:fredalexhayek@medionmail.com
Credit Loan Company
N / B:
You have nothing to lose but your debt and financial problems!Loan shows
a better path to financial freedom!Transact with us today!
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