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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:
- "equityfinance@foxmail.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.
Fraud email example:
From: "EQUITY FINANCE INVESTMENT" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <equityfinance@foxmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2015 18:54:15 +0700
Subject: EQUITY FINANCE INVESTMENT>
EQUITY FINANCE INVESTMENT
Are you an individual or business entrepreneur searching for risk capital, business angels, private investors, private capital, or venture capital for your company or business? Do you think of getting a Financial Help? Are you seriously in need of an urgent loan?
EQUITY FINANCE INVESTMENT is an enterprise specializing in the structuring of projects to synchronize them with funding sources to convert them into a successful reality. EQUITY FINANCE INVESTMENT we give you fast and efficient responses for the enrichment and experience of your Project.
Project Financing/Loans guaranteed to individuals or groups, with a duration of not later than 20 years and a grace period of 12 additional months.
If you are interested in benefiting from our awesome financial scheme kindly revert by replying this email (equityfinance@foxmail.com)for further information.
Regards
Mr Stephen Windock
EQUITY FINANCE INVESTME
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