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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!)
- "zenithloansfinance@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 mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- 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.
- zenithloansfinance@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Zenith Finance <zenithloansfinance@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:10:43 +0200
Subject: Get up to R20M at 7.5% fixed interest rate in business and personal loans
Get up to R20M at 7.5% fixed interest rate in business and personal loans
Within 24 hours. Bonus. Only start repaying in 36 days.
Apply now in minutes by sending the following-Clear ID Copy, Pay slips
or 3 Months Bank Statement, Loan Amount , Repayment Term Duration,
Cell Number: +27611137381 Or Fax: +44 844 77 47694 Office Number and
funding Type to
WHATSAPP: +27611137381
Email: zenithloansfinance@gmail.com) and get Funding in 24 hours.
No collateral, no accumulating costs - just 3 months of cost-free capital.
Other Features / Benefits Includes
Credit Decision within 24-48 hours
Cash in your account within 24-48 hours upon Approval
Fast and easy process
Free monthly statement via email
Customer Protection Insurance for your peace of mind
Immediate access to funds after loan has been transfer
Thanks for choosing zenith finance solution
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