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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 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.
- gfs.za@consultant.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: gfs.loan9@aol.com
Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2015 07:01:35 -0400
Subject: APPLY FOR LOAN
Greetings!
The Global FinancialServices Credit Union offers all kinds of loan as low as 3% interest rate peryear. We understand the financial challenges you may face and so, we strive toprovide you a convenient and affordable method with a financial products. Ourapplication process is convenient and personalized for your financial needs.
Please kindly viewthe attached file to apply or contact us at; gfs.za@consultant.com .
Thanks inanticipation.
Warm regards,
Customer Service,
Global Financial Services (Pty) South Africa
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