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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:
- "loan amount" (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!)
- "skydebtloan777@live.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.)
- "skydebtloan777@live.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: Mr SKY DEBT LOAN COMPANY <skydebtloan777@live.com>
Date: Mon, 24 May 2010 20:08:19 -0300
Subject:
May The Peace Of The Lord Be With You.
Are you a business man or woman? Are you in any
financial stress or do you need funds to start up
your own business?a) Personal Loan, Business Expansion.
b) Business Start-up and Education.
c) Debt Consolidation
Name:..........................................
Country: .........................................
Address:..........................................
Marital
Status:.......................................
Sex:....................Age.......................
Loan Amount Needed:.........................
Loan Duration:...................................
Personal Mobile Number:.......................
Monthly
Income:.....................................
Thanks And God Bless
Mr SKY DEBT
email:skydebtloan777@live.com
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