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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:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. Morgan" <karla.vera@distrito24d01.saludzona5.gob.ec>
Reply-To: bglloans009@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 31 Jan 2018 19:24:50 -0400
Subject: Loan
Good Day
GBL Finance is offering out loans to the public with a very low rate of 3%. We offer out personal and business loans. Here are some few questions from us: Are you in debts? Do you want to pay of your debts? Are you in debt and you need an urgent loan? Do you need a real estate loan? Do you need secured or unsecured loan? Do you have plans in expanding your business? Do you want to get your self financially equipped? If yes then contact us and you will be given the best of all financial support. Many are out there that needs financial assistance with no opportunity But this is an opportunity you can't afford to miss. For more information contact us simply by replying this email.
This offer is strictly only for hardworking serious minded and legitimate borrowers only. It does not matter the Country you from With Mr. Morgan, he can help you get that loan you have been looking for within only just within 24-48 Hours. Their loan service is the best with quick delivery, i must tell you Friend. That's why you can't afford to miss this out while their offer last.
Have Mr. Morgan contacted immediately if you want to be financially happy with no delay. Only reply this mail to apply for this offer and you will be contacted by Mr. Morgan in less than 12 hours.
So be extra fast to get your own loan while this offer is valid. You must be 22 Years and above.
We offer out loans from $2,000 to $10,000,000 with a maximum time duration of 20 years. For more information's, contact us as soon as possible simply by replying this email with the below required borrowers information's.
Best Regards
Mr. Morgan Smith
CEO/GBL .
Borrower's Information's
Name:
Location:
Phone Number:
Amount Needed:
The Duration it's needed:
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