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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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!)
- "loanqik@gmail.com" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
- "loanqik@gmail.com" (This email address looks like addresses used in fake loan scams. Be suspicious of any lender who uses a free webmail address or who is based in different country from yourself.)
- 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.
- loanqik@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: loanqik@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2022 18:17:11 +0100
Subject: =?us-ascii?Q?A_lire_sur_LYCEE_PIERRE_BOURDAN_-_Parcoursup_20?=
=?us-ascii?Q?22?=
Bonjour,
loanqik@gmail.com vous recommande la lecture de cette page :
* Parcoursup 2022 *-> http://www.lyc-pierre-bourdan.ac-limoges.fr/spip.php?article1618
LOAN OFFER, We Are Certified To Offer The Following Kinds Of Loans *2% Available Loans,* Personal Loans (Secure and Unsecured)* Business Loans (Secure and Unsecured)* Combination Loan* Consolidation Loan And Many More : * Debt Consolidation Loan *Improve your home * Investment Loan but once again I want to be sure you are very serious and trustworthy, We have been given the privilege to meet your financial needs. The issue of credit shouldn’t stop you from getting the loan that you need., Looking forward in doing a nice business with you. If interested, please contact us today with the following information : So as to enable me provide you with the Loan Terms and Conditions. okay..
FILL THE BORROWER’S INFORMATION
Your Name:______________________
Your Address:____________________
Your Country:____________________
Your Occupation:__________________
Loan Amount Needed:______________
Loan Duration:____________________
Monthly Income:__________________
Cell phone Number:________________
Reply to Email : loanqik@gmail.com
-- Envoi via le site LYCEE PIERRE BOURDAN http://www.lyc-pierre-bourdan.ac-limoges.fr --
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