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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)
  • "00,000.00" (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.
  
• 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.
  • easy.finance@sify.com

Fraud email example:

From: "EASY LOANS SERVICE"<infojloansplc@gmail.com>
Reply-To: <easy.finance01@sify.com>
Date: Sun, 5 Jul 2009 06:56:34 +0800
Subject: Unique Loan Offer!!!

Do you need 100% Finance?? MRS.ALMA ROY a financial lender and consultant, CEO Of EASY LOANS SERVICE,For Debt Consolidation Loans, Business Loans, Private loans, Home Refinancing Loans. The Offer Ranges from $5,000.00 Min. To $100,000,000.00 Max. at 2.5% interest per annum.Get the best for your family and own a dream home as well with our General Loan scheme.

If interested, Please provide the following:

Full Name/Address/Tel Number/Amount Required/Loan Terms/Duration

Note Bear mind that it will take less than 48 Hours to process your file and the possibility of you getting a Loan from this firm is 100% Guaranteed no matter your Credit Score

Please all replies should be forwarded to the
Company's E-mail: easy.finance@sify.com
Contact Person: Mrs. Alma Roy
financial.

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• What can you do when you receive 419 spam