|
|
joewein.de LLC
fighting spam and scams on the Internet
|
|
"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.
Click here to report a problem with this page.
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:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "fredmorloan05@hotmail.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.
- fredmorloan05@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "ATLANTIC LOAN FIRM" <info@loanoffer.com>
Reply-To: fredmorloan05@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:46:48 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: ATLANTIC LOAN FIRM!!!
Hello,
I am Mr.Fred Morgan, a money lender i give out loan to all in
need of help.Are you looking for money to pay bills?I want you to know
that i can help you with loan to clear your bills and improve your business.
I give out home loans
Auto Loans
Mortgage loans
Business Loans
International Loans
Personal Loans .
If you are in need of loan in your next email i will like you to let
me know how much you need as loan so that i can provide you my loan
conditions.
BORROWERS INFORMATION
First Name:.....................
Last Name:..................
Permanent Address:....................
City/Zip Code:..................
Country:....................
Gender:...................
Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd):...............
LOAN INFORMATION
Amount Needed:..................
Loan Terms & Duration:.....................
Monthly Income:....................
Valid Telephone/Fax:........................
Purpose For The Loan: Business Personal:......................
Name/Background Of Company:.................................
FOR MORE ENQUIRY CONTACT US VIA EMAIL @:- Email:fredmorloan05@hotmail.com
Thanks and GOD bless
Regards
Mr.Fred Morgan
|
Anti-fraud resources: