419 scam: "Lee Oswald"<loswald229@gmail.com> From : Lee Oswald

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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.
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.
- loswald229@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: "Lee Oswald" (may be fake)
Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 15:06:16 +0100
Subject: From : Lee Oswald

Attention; Dear,

Are you having one or two difficulties from other
financial instrument lenders?
As regards to secure the acquisition of BANK
GUARANTEE, STANDBY LETTER
OF CREDIT, or any other form of loan for project
financing? Well, I am happy to let you know that I am
an agent to a private investor specifically for a cash loan.
As a professional in this industry with over 20years
experience, I will advise that you seek a cash loan
instead of a BG/SBLC. Note that
in the market today, it is IMPOSSIBLE to get a genuine
BG/SBLC from any of the AAA rated banks. All you
have flying around are 100% fakes.
Also, when you get a genuine BG/SBLC (which is
almost impossible), it will be very difficult for you to
monetize it at the same face value
issued thereby running short of funds. I hope you know
that not all platforms or countries accept BG/SBLC,
thereby making it worthless.
The lease fee for a genuine BG is 35% while for
purchase is 52%.
Compare this cost to the interest rate of 3% in
acquisition of a cash loan; you would agree with me that
getting a cash loan is far better.
Moreover, our loan (Company) will give you the loan at
an interest rate of 3%. If you are interested in a loan
ranging from usd$15million to usd$150million for your
project and investments, do not hesitate to
contact me to direct you to the loan company. You will
not be disappointed!Contact me through my email
address, loswald229@gmail.com.

Let me hear from you.
Kind Regards
Lee Oswald.

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