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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.
- 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: "MR. JEREMY D. SPENCER" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <prudentialfinanservices6@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2016 20:06:10 -0700
Subject: WE CAN HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOAL.
FROM: MR. JEREMY D. SPENCER
Executive Director; Prudential Financial Services Ltd.
Telephone No: +44.702.401.3398.
The PFS (Prudential Financial Services Ltd.,UK) have provided Financial support and sponsored huge projects both within and outside Europe; due to our absolute capacity to release Loan-Funds to beneficiaries via Swift MT103 (unconditional). You should apply for the LOAN of your desired amount and once it's approved by PFS UK, our Financial Auditors will sign an AGREEMENT with you, and proceed to wire the Funds via Swift Transfer directly to our own bank account. We (PFS) offer huge LOANS for serious businesses (individuals and corporate) who require Funds for capital expansion and execution of legitimate projects worldwide. It will be helpful if you let me know details of your business for which funding is
required, what is the exact amount of initial funding you wish to receive
from us.
I hereby advice that you quickly send email to the honorable Director of PFS (Mr. Jeremy Spencer) on his Office Email Address: prudentialfinanservices6@ gmail.com OR Call His Telephone Number: +44.702.401.3398
We have maintained an esteemed tradition of integrity over a long period of time. Therefore, your protection and peace of mind is 100% guaranteed. Awaiting Your Prompt Response Today!
Kind Regards,
MR. JEREMY D. SPENCER.
Executive Director; Prudential Financial Services UK
Telephone No: +44.702.401.3398
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