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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:
- "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!)
- "wallaceloanfundingcompany@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 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.
- wallaceloanfundingcompany@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr Maxwell Richard" <wesleyloanfirm@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:26:04 -0200 (FNT)
Subject:
What do you wish for? Home improvements, a better car, your own
Business or simply to get on top of your finances by consolidating
debt into one manageable monthly payment? Find out how Mr George
Wills could help you get a loan to suit your budget and make your wish
come true! To get our personalized quote, speak to our friendly
loans. (wallaceloanfundingcompany@gmail.com)
Fill Loan Application to Apply now for your loan.
BORROWERS INFORMATION
Your Names:_______________
Your Country:_______________
Loan Amount Needed:______________
Loan Duration:_____________________
Purpose of Loan:__________________
Cell phone number:_____________
Sex:_____________________________
Age:_____________________________
Mr Wallace Peters
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