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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)
- "your loan " (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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
Fraud email example:
From: "Ge Capital" <askforloan.info.com>
Reply-To: ge.capital@writeme.com
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:41:56 +0200
Subject: Working Capital
UNSECURED LOAN FOR UP TO 2 – 5 YEARS
Have you been rejected by financial institutions or under debt review?
GE Capital has the solution that you need to get your business moving or started. Our working capital loans remove the suspense and hassles that are characteristic of traditional loaning procedures.
Apply for a minimum of $10 000 in finance from GE CAPITAL for your NEW* FRANCHISE or STARTUP business and for the next two to five years you will build a stronger and better future.
We take pride in putting your business’ interests first. Time is money and to this end, we work hard in ensuring that your loan application is reviewed promptly. We can provide a working capital loan for your business in as fast as two business days.
We will also take the time with you to discuss the most flexible and convenient fixed payment terms to ensure that your loan won’t weigh your business down in the long run.
Our loans range from $10,000 to $10,000,000 and are unsecured. With customized payment schemes, you’ll be able to enjoy extra money in your bank account for urgent needs. There are no complicated application processes or confusing terms.
The best part about our small business loans is that we don’t follow the traditional procedures in reviewing loan applications. We don’t simply look at credit scores to gauge the loan viability; we look at your business’ cash flow to know if we are a perfect fit. This drastically increases your chances of getting your small business loan application approved.
Once approved, the funds obtained from GE Capital could be deposited into your business bank account in as little as 24 hours.
Email us today at: ge-capital@solution4u.com
We will be excited to help your small business grow into the establishment that you want it to be.
Jennette Glacier
Sales Representative
GE Capital
London Office
The Ark
201 Talgarth Road
London W6 8BJ
Fax: +44 844 500 3108
Email: ge-capital@solution4u.com
http://www.gecapital.com
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