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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 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.
- 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.
- dprasad_bsltd@accountant.com (Outblaze.com, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- 7577 or for faster response/ always send me email via: dprasad_bsltd@accountant.com/ pdhavala_bsltd@accountant.com sincerely, james (Accountant; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: dprasad@financier.com
Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 20:18:16 +0200
Subject: RE: INVESTMENT LOAN OFFER LETTER
Madam / Sir,
RE: INVESTMENT LOAN OFFER LETTER
I work and act for private group of rich investors able to finance all reliable and lucrative projects. We are ready to finance your project. We offer flexible financial packages for various projects by passing the usual and formal procedures. We are willing to provide financing for up to $500 Million USD and above depending on the nature of business. We are currently providing funds for the realization of projects.
We would like you to provide us with a comprehensive business plan for our team of investment expert review. We take 3% founders fee if you get funded or receive the loan:-
* Business Start-up
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Commercial Real Estate purchase
* Contract Execution
If you have need for our investment facility for further discussion call Dr.Dhavala Prasad Tel: +44 793 766 7577 or FOR FASTER RESPONSE/ Always send me email via: dprasad_bsltd@accountant.com/ pdhavala_bsltd@accountant.com
Sincerely,
James Martingale/ Director
Mi Finance, Ltd
9 Waterloo Street, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4WT
UK
Tel: 534 876446
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