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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:
- "petermooreloancompanyplc@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.
- petermooreloancompanyplc@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Peter Moore <info@loan.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:19:56 +0100
Subject: (no subject)
PETER MOORE LOAN COMPANY PLC
GOOD DAY
Hi, my name is Peter Moore. I am a private lender who give out loan
to private and corporate individuals. Have you been turned down by so
many banks? Do you need finance to establish your business? Do you need
finance for the expansion of your business? Or do you need a personal
loan? My loan ranges from personal loan to business loan. My interest
rate is very affordable and our loan process is very fast as well. I am
very willing to make all your financial troubles a thing of the past. If
you are really ready to get your financial problems solved. Then search
no further and apply for a loan today. If you are interested, fill the
BORROWERS DATA FORM and get back to me via
petermooreloancompanyplc@gmail.com
so that we can as well take the next step.
BORROWERS DATA FORM
Full Name:
House Address:
City:
State of Residence:
Country:
Zip Code:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Date of Birth:
E-mail Address:
Occupation:
Sex:
Age:
Marital Status:
Monthly Income:
Purpose of Loan:
Amount Needed:
Loan Duration:
Have you filed for or are you currently in Bankruptcy? Yes or No
Do you want me to send you an email updates and offers? Yes or No
I'm looking forward in doing business with you.
Sign Management.
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