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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

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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.

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:
  • ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
• This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
  

Fraud email example:

From: wellingtonloansfirms@mchsi.com
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 03:05:21 +0000
Subject: LOAN OFFER AT 5% RATE APPLY NOW $$$$$$$$$

I am Mr Wellington Liman ,whos loan is a Legitimate & an accredited money Lender. Iloan money from as little as $100.000 000 USD to as much as £500,000,000 pounds to individuals and corporate bodies in need of financial assistance.

Borrower Information Needed
Names*_______________________________
ContactAddress*______________________
Age*_________________________________
Amount Needed*_______________________
Annual Income*_______________________
Loan Purpose*________________________
Loan Duration*_______________________
Occupation*__________________________
Next Of Kin*_________________________
Phone/Fax/Number*____________________
Country/State*_______________________
A copy of your I.D____________________

Upon Response, you 'll be mailed back ASAP.

Contact Email Addree:wellingtonloanfirm@live.com
between 0000-00-00 and 9999-99-99

Anti-fraud resources:

• What can you do when you receive 419 spam