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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "RCS" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <rcsloanspromowldupte@yandex.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2019 14:06:01 -0800
Subject: RCS OFFERS

 
Dear Valued Customer,
Whether you are looking for extra cash for car repairs, your studies, start a business or even a wedding;
trust RCS to make it possible. An RCS Loan gives you access to:
? Personal Loans from R15, 000.00 up to R1, 000,000.00.
? Business Loans from R2, 000, 000.00 up to R10, 000,000.00.
? Fast, paperless application process.
? Decision in seconds
? Cash in your account within 24 hours.
? Flexible repayment options; choose from 12 to 120 months.
? Free monthly statement via email or SMS.
We offer Personal Loans @ 3.5% P.A ranging from (R15, 000.00 – R1, 000, 000.00). While Business
Loans @ 4.5% P.A ranging from (R2, 000, 000.00 – R10, 000,000.00). Loan duration is 1 to
120months (Maximum). Very easy and all you need to do to apply.
Send us your personal details: 1. Full Name. 2. ID Number. 3. Cell No. 4. Address to our promo team:
RCS loan Promotion Team.
Tel: ++27 (0) 642633082.
Email: rcsloansdupdate@outlook.com
Email: rcsloanspromowldupte@yandex.com
Address: PO Box 111 Goodwood 7459, Cape Town.
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More information!
OUR CARD!!
You must be 18 years and older. You will be required to
provide proof of income documents. Be employed and earn
R10, 000.00 or more per month to qualify.
Your RCS Card gives you:
? Access to South Africa’s biggest independent shopping network of over 25 000 stores.
? Up to 55 days interest free.
? Access cash with your card.
? Affordable monthly installments, with flexible payment option.
? Online shopping at selected RCS retail partners.
? Free SMS notification on all purchases for your security.
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