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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:
- "you are advise to" (this email uses bad English)
- "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!)
- "god fearing " (scammers in West Africa like to use religious phrases)
- "johnfreeloanhome2@gmail.com" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
- "johnfreeloanhome2@gmail.com" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
- "johnfreeloanhome2@gmail.com" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
- 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.
- johnfreeloanhome2@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: <johnfreeloanhome@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2014 02:52:35 -0600
Subject: APPLY FOR AN URGENT LOAN NOW @2% RATE!!!!!!! ((SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY)) thought this information would interest you
Studio Seven Arts
Hello Attention!!!! We are Christian Organization formed to help people in
need of help such as financial help. So if you are going through financial
difficulty or you need a loan, contact us today via email:
johnfreeloanhome2@gmail.com For the bible says" Lukem11:10 Everyone who
asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be
opened". So do not let these opportunity pass you by because Jesus is the
same yesterday, today and forever more. Please these is for serious minded
and God fearing People. You are advise to fill and return the details
below.. Your Name:_ Your Address: Your Country:_ Your Occupation:__ Loan
Amount Needed:__ Loan Duration:_________ Monthly Income:___________ Cell
phone Number:_______ NB:All email should be redirection to
johnfreeloanhome2@gmail.com Best Regards Contact Mr John Freeman. Email:
johnfreeloanhome2@gmail.com CEO/(Online Advertiser).
APPLY FOR AN URGENT LOAN NOW @2% RATE!!!!!!! ((SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY))
thought this would interest you
http://studiosevenarts.com/display_artist_detail.asp?art=
Thank you!
-- Studio Seven Arts
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