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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:
- 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:
- "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!)
- "bforest.loanlenders01@gmail.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.)
- "bforest.loanlenders01@gmail.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.
- bforest.loanlenders01@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "BFOREST LOAN FIRM" <info@loanfirm.com>
Reply-To: bforest.loanlenders01@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0600 (CST)
Subject:
I am Mr Barry Mark the owner of Financial Investment, I offer all
kinds of loan to every interested individuals and firms around the
world in a very low interest rate of 3% Please if interested contact
me via email address bellow:bforest.loanlenders01@gmail.com
I am ready to serve you all to your desire and i want you all to
beware that your loan in this very company is 100% assured and secured
by this very company.
I am stating this clear and fair to you that your purpose in getting
loans from this very company will never be in vain, and i want you to
know that you are transacting this loan with a certified and qualified
lender that have make life easy and smooth for so many people, so your
case will never be different.
So if you are interested in getting the loan, then fill and return
this form below so that we can proceed further in this transaction..
BORROWERS INFORMATION NEEDED.....(FILL AND RETURN).
1) Your Full Name
2) Your country:
3) Your address:
4) Your occupation:
5) Your marital status:
6) Age:
7) Phone number:
8) Monthly Income:
9) Amount Needed As The Loan:
10)Loan duration:
11) Phone Number:
As soon you are interested in getting loan from this very company,we
promise and assure you that your financial problems are over and your
life will be change for good and you will be a living testimony.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Regards
Mr Barry mark.
Email:bforest.loanlenders01@gmail.com
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