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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.
- 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.
- john.allen101@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr. John Allen." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <john.allen101@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2023 01:08:27 -0800
Subject: Urgent Reply Needed Zero collateral Requirement
Hello my friend,
I can help you secure a very low interest loan here in the Middle East with a 25years reimbursement plan. Just like the SBA to support small business owners and the entire Global community during this pandemic and global recession. This project is being sponsored by 5 business mogul from 5 Arab Gulf States here in the Middle East, mainly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirate, Brunei and Qatar with 25Billion pounds in reserved deposit set aside for the project. It has been on for 6months and not too many people knows about this opportunity.
I can help you secure the opportunity if you are sure of putting the money into a very lucrative investment. I will let you know the requirements as soon as you indicate your special interest. One of the vita requirement is the capacity and legitimacy of your surety, I can help you stand in between the gap if only you can assure me that you have a very good profiting business plan. The minimum loan that is offered is from 500k-1Million minimum and above with Zero collateral Requirement.
Consultant Agent: Mr. John Allen.
Gravitas and Allied Group of Company.
Contact Email: john.allen101@hotmail.com
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