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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.
- 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!)
- "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!)
- "loan applicant" (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!)
- "cheque " (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: M. Annie <melihcan08@gmail.com>
Reply-To: reliztou@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:40:39 +0100
Subject: Loan Application Approvals
Keeping People Going Of Canada ( KPG HOLDINGS =
Hello dear. I'm Annie from loan holding specialist Canada. We have a posit=
ion available for you to get access for personal and business loans with a =
repayment of 1%. You are qualified to get a loan from us. Your loan will be=
approved and paid to you within 48 hours, stress free payment. =
We are bitcoin investors in Canada, we earn billions of money from the Bitc=
oin cryptosystem daily and we have made huge profits and still making on. W=
e wish to assist people around the world in rendering loans of one percent =
repayment. =
Our world research has studied that 80 percent of people get depression mos=
tly because of lack of funds to do things.
Do take this chance and apply for a loan as soon as you read this message. =
You are required to provide the follow to process your loan
Applicants Surname: =
Applications Full Name:
Applicants Phone No:
Applicants Address:
Applicants City:
Applicants Country:
Applicants Loan Amount:
Repayment Duration:
Purpose Of Loan:
Applicants Occupation: =
Please choose payment type
1 Bank transfer
2 Cheque =
3 Cash Payment
Do not allow depression to get hold of you. Kindly apply for a loan to sett=
le all your financial troubles today.
Regards =
Annie
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