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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "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.
- thompsonmiller51@yahoo.com.hk (Yahoo, Hong Kong; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Miller Thompson" <miller.thompson@yahoo.ca>
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:02:02 -0600 (CST)
Subject: APPLY FOR YOUR LOAN NOW!!!
>From The Desk Of The Executive Director,
MillerThompsonFinance Investement(Loan Lender),
Our Ref: 009/M.F.I
Your Ref:
Email:thompsonmiller51@yahoo.com.hk
Hello,
I am Mr. Miller Thompson of the MillerThompsonFinance Investment (Loan
Lender)
as part of its welfare package is offering a floating loan scheme at 3 %
interest rate without any collateral security. This is to help individuals
reach their financial objectives. The Minimum amount you can borrow is
$5,000.00 US Dollars to Maximum of $10.Million. Our commitment to client
service and our innovative approach to problem solving has been our ultimate
goal.
We are certified To Offer The Following Kinds Of Loan
*REFINANCE
*HOME IMPROVEMENT
*INVENTOR LOANS
*AUTO/CAR LOANS
*DEBT CONSOLIDATION
*HOUSE LOANS
*LINE OF CREDIT
*SECOND MORGAGES
*BUSINESS LOANS
*PERSONAL LOANS
*STUDENT LOANS
You are to contact via E-mail:thompsonmiller51@yahoo.com.hk
to commence your loan processing of transfer to you immediately.
Please, provide us with the following:
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APPLICATION DETAILS
First Name:_________________________ __
Last Name:_________________________ ___
Gender:_______________________ ________
Marital status:_______________________
Contact Address:______________________
City/Zip code:________________________
Country:______________________ ________
Date of Birth:________________________
Amount Needed as Loan:________________
Loan Duration:_____________________ ___
Annual Income:_________
Occupation:___________________ ________
Purpose for Loan:_____________________
Phone:________________________ ________
Fax:__________________________ ________
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I await your swift response so that we can proceed further with your loan
terms and condition.
Sincerely,
Mr.Miller Thompson
General Consultant
MillerThompsonFinance Investment (WORLDWIDE PRIVATE LENDER.
Email:thompsonmiller51@yahoo.com.hk
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