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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:
- "from the desk of" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "guarantee-loan2010@w.cn" (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.)
- "guarantee-loan2010@w.cn" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "guarantee-loan2010@w.cn" (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.)
- "guarantee-loan2010@w.cn" (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.
- This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +447011138326 (UK, redirects to a mobile phone in another country)
Fraud email example:
From: "Guaranty Finance Plc" <reached.a.staff1@w.cn>
Reply-To: guarantee.loan2010@w.cn
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:31:35 +0800
Subject:
GUARANTY LOAN FIRM
Guaranty Loan House United Kingdom
Mayfair House 14-18 Heddon Street
Mayfair London WEB 4D4
Office Tel: +447011138326
E-mail: guarantee-loan2010@w.cn
FROM THE DESK OF GUARANTY LOAN FIRM PLC !
Are you thinking of modernizing your house? Looking for money to clear of
your bills? Wanting to purchase a new car? Or do you want money to extend or
start your own business? etc. We gives out LOAN'S at 3% as interest rate, for
a certain period of time(DURATION) of 1 to 30years, minimum amount of
$1,000USD and maximum amount of $1,000,000 USD. Our leading goal is to help
you get the service you deserve.
Apply today, and your long awaited desire will be achieved within 2-4 days of
your application.
E-mail: guarantee-loan2010@w.cn
BORROWER & LOAN INFORMATION
FULL Name:
Permanent Address:
Country:
Gender:
Amount Needed:
Loan Terms & Duration:
Monthly Income:
Valid Tel:
Note: all applicants must be above the age of 18yrs.
Best Regards
Mr. Tim Williams
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