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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:
- "million united states 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)
- "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!)
- "kivaloanapplication@cash4u.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.)
- "kivaloanapplication@cash4u.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- 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: "KIVA LOANS THAT CHANGE LIVES" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 02:52:03 -0800
Subject: 3% Interest Non-Collateral Loan.
We offer non-collateral loan up to (One Million United States Dollars) between 1-20 years at 3% interest with no credit check/collateral.
Contact us for more details
As soon as your loan is instantly approved, you can have your money in your bank account very quickly. Know that you can apply for a
kiva loan 24/7 and from anywhere in the world, so enjoy and know that we still recommend kiva loan as the best loan company in world.
HEAD OFFICE KIVA LOANS THAT CHANGE LIVES
8 Canada Square Building 11A, Lower Ground Floor,
London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom.
Reg No.07099979
Telephone: 00447937607899
E-mail: kivaloanapplication@cash4u.com
Thank You
Melinda Blom
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