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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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!)
- "millerthompson.lenderss0099@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.)
- "millerthompson.lenderss0099@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.
- millerthompson.lenderss0099@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mr.Miller Thompson" <miller.thompson3344@gmail.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: millerthompson.lenderss0099@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:42:07 -0000 (UTC)
Subject:
Hello,
Are you in need of loan? have you tried all the financial institution you
know and
they have turned you down, do need need financial aid to boost your business,
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 aid individuals achieve their financial objectives. Our
aims and ultimate is to assist our clients by rendering financial service and
our innovative approach to problem solving financially has been our 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: millerthompson.lenderss0099@gmail.com
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
processing of transfer to you as soon as urgent.
Sincerely,
Mr.Miller Thompson
General Consultant
MillerThompsonFinance Investment (WORLDWIDE PRIVATE LENDER.
Note, your are to reply to this Email: millerthompson.lenderss0099@gmail.com
To proceed with your loan processing of transfer to you.
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