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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:
- "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!)
- "uniz.loanersinc@googlemail.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.
- uniz.loanersinc@googlemail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Uniz.Loaners" <uniz.loanersinc@googlemail.com> (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:49:39 +0330
Subject: Apply for a loan
Are you in search of a legit loan?Tired of Seeking Loans and Mortgages?
Have you been turned down by your banks ?I am Dr Morgan Smith Loan Officer
Universal Loaners Incorporated.We give out any kinds of loan no matter
your Financial Predicament and Location,we Guarantee you our Fiduciary
Service once you can pay us back at the agreed time.We only give Loans to
Working Class and Serious Minded People that has the means to pay back
within the Stipulated time in the agreement Schedule to Customers Around
the globe.If interested,kindly contact us via this address and we assure
you our Prompt Response--- uniz.loanersinc@googlemail.com
(BORROWER'S DATA INFORMATION)
Full Names*______________________
Contact Address*_________________________________
Age*__________________________________________
Amount Needed In GBP Or Dollas*_____________________________________
Annual Income*________________________________________
Loan Purpose*__________________________
Loan Duration*_________________________________________
Occupation*_________________________________________
Place of work*__________________________________________
Position in Office*_________________________
Next Of Kin*____________________________________
Phone/Fax/Number*_______________________________________
Country/State*______________________________________
HOW URGENT DO YOU NEED THE LOAN
W e offer 24-72 hours loan, so you will have your loan funds as urgent
as you want it if your are serious minded
WE WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST YOU.
SIGNED.
MGT.
Liverpool, England.
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