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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:
- "loan amount" (Beware of fake loan offers. Real lenders would not normally use free webmail addresses such as Yahoo, nor would they lend to individuals or small businesses in a different country from where they are based. Beware of mobile phones or redirector numbers!)
- "your loan " (Beware of fake loan offers. Real lenders would not normally use free webmail addresses such as Yahoo, nor would they lend to individuals or small businesses in a different country from where they are based. Beware of mobile phones or redirector numbers!)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: app@procket.com.br
Reply-To: pinnaclefinh@protonmail.com
Date: Fri, 24 Dec 2021 02:45:09 +0100
Subject: LOAN REPAYMENT DURATION:
Dear Loan Seeker.
Have you been turned down by so many banks? Do you need finance to establish your business? Do you need finance for the expansion of your business? Do you need a personal loan? You want to pay up your Bills/Debts? or Want to Refinance your Home/Car? Have you paid money (fees) to get a loan and you did not get it? Here is a good chance to get a loan.
Our loan ranges from personal to business loans. Our interest rate is very affordable 3% and our loan process is very fast as well. We are very willing to make all your financial troubles a thing of the past. If you are really ready to get your financial problems solved, then apply for your loan today. We look forward to doing business with you. This is the right time because you are in the right place for a loan of your choice. It is very easy to apply. Just send the required information below to us and we will send you all the information about it.
FULL NAME:
OFFICE/HOME ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE/MOBILE NUMBER:
OCCUPATION:
LOCATION:
NATIONALITY:
AGE:
GENDER:
MONTHLY INCOME:
LOAN AMOUNT NEEDED:
PURPOSE OF APPLYING FOR A LOAN:
LOAN REPAYMENT DURATION:
Thank you
Pinnacle Financial Holdings
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