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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!)
- 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.
- adellfakhry@aim.com (AOL Instant Messenger; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "M F LOAN & FINANCIAL SERVICES" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <adellfakhry@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:58:19 +0800
Subject: RE: LOAN APPROVAL GUARANTEED
Apply for your Loan Now!! M F LOAN & SERVICES
Get an unsecured loan,at at 3.5% interest rate with no collateral needed You will find unsecured loans available to people all over the world,for Personal finance, homeowners as well as bad credit. It is easy to apply for various types of loan, no matter what condition you have to face from the company's creditors.Our commitment to client service and our innovative approach to problem solving has been our ultimate goal.
Minimum amount is 5,000.00 USD to Maximum of 10.Million USD.
We Are Cerifitied To Offer The Following Kinds Of Loan
* Personal Loan
* Business Loan
* Debt Consolidation Loan
* Home Improvement/Renovation
NOTE: You need to provide us with the following with your loan application:
1 Full Name: .........................
2 Gender: ..............................
3 Loan Amount Needed:.........
4 Loan Duration: .....................
5 Country: .............................
6 Home Address: ....................
7 Mobile Number:......................
8 Fax Number: ............................
9 Occupation: ...........................
10 Work Address: ........................
11 Purpose of Loan : ....................
12 Monthly Income ...........................
13 Marital Status: ............................
14 Date Of Birth: ...........................
As soon as we recieve your E-mail requesting for more information,Loan Application wil be processed for Approval.
Screening does not take more than 48hrs.
Adell Fakhry
M F LOAN & FINANCIAL SERVICES
adellfakhry@aim.com
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