419 Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam (2006-01)

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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:
- "cheques " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
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.
- consultoriaaraclt@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: <sales@goodwaterwarehouse.com
>
Reply-To: sales@goodwaterwarehouse.com
Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 02:17:00 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Limpe Seu Nome sem Pagar as Dividas LSN000 (63141)

Recuperação de Credito

Atendimento somente pelo email: consultoriaaraclt@gmail.com

OlÁ sou Livia Santiago gerente da Assessoria Recuperação e Avaliação de Credito Ltda, venho hoje lhe oferecer serviços de nossa empresa.

Tire seu nome dos órgão de proteção ao crédito sem negociar ou pagar as dividas.

Obtenha total segurança na recuperação do seu crédito e Nome limpo em 15 dias.

Esta com nome limpo porém não consegue crédito Devido o Score Baixo? Temos a solução.

Nosso serviço consiste em baixa suas dividas sem negociar ou pagar suas dividas.

Serviço ideal para quem deseja:

==> Financiar um Veículo ou Imóvel.

==> Abrir contas em bancos, obter Cartões de Crédito e Talões de Cheques.

==> Participar de concursos e conseguir um novo Emprego.

==> Comprar no crediário em Lojas diversas.

==> Adquirir linhas de telefone celular Pós – Pago.

Serviço disponível para CPF e CNPJ. Os valores cobrado pelo serviço é fixo tanto para CPF e CNPJ.

O valor cobrado pode ser parcelado em 2 vezes ou avista.

Baixamos as seguintes dividas.

CHEQUES S/FUNDOS:

PROTESTOS:

AÇÕES JUDICIAIS:

DÍVIDA VENCIDA:

ANOTAÇÕES :

CADIM:

BUSCA APREENSÕES:

AVALISTA:

Entre outros:

Entre em contato conosco.

Tire suas dúvidas, teremos maior prazer em lhe atender.

Livia Santiago

Consultora de Credito & Analista de Renda

E-mail: consultoriaaraclt@gmail.com

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