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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!)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "ATM PAYMENT OFFICE " <johnbello_2009@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 17:09:12 -0000
Subject: LOAN APPLICATION DESK
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I am Escalante Verano.
We give out loans to business people and individuals for just 3% interest
rate.We give out local and international loan via account transfer to
qualified borrowers.
If you are interested in getting loan from our company,contact us with the
following details to help us send you our loan terms and repayment Plan.
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FIRST NAME:...........
LAST NAME:.......
ADDRESS:................
COUNTRY:..............
PHONE NUMBER:.........
FAX NUMBER: ...........
OCCUPATION:...........
MONTHLY INCOME...........
AGE:...............
LOAN AMOUNT NEEDED:.......
LOAN DURATION:........
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Mode of Payment:
* Payment by bank to bank transfer
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Regards,
Escalante Verano.
Email: vescalan@live.com
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MKSmail 2.0
Acesse já: http://www.mksnet.com.br
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