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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million united states dollars" (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)
- "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.
- 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.
- youngmoore@gmx.de (Gmx, Germany; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Bahrain Credit Services" <gabriella@eurserviceitaly.it>
Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:11:21 +0100
Subject: Re: DID YOU NEED LOAN
Hello
This is Bahrain Credit Services, At Bahrain Credit, we provide
affordable personal loans with no Collateral.
We take pride in helping clients find solutions to meet the
expense of what they desire or need most in life.
We are an Investment Company specialized giving Loan to the
needy and we are looking for a reliable Loan Seeker to Invest
We are ready to fund any legitimate and viable project that can
generate 2% annual interest.
Funding ranging from (US$1.000.000.00 - US$500.000.000.00) One
Million United States Dollars to Five hundred Million United
States Dollars Only.
Project funding is Loan, as we will not be part of the
investments/ projects.
If you are interested in the loan kindly send your Loan project
proposal or Loan business plan for proper review.
Best Regards.
Young Moore
Bahrain Credit Services
Manama, Bahrain
Tel: +973180008000
Email: YoungMoore@gmx.de
Website: www.bahraincredit.com.bh
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