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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:
- ",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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "financialloanlenders@live.co.uk" (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.)
- "financialloanlenders@live.co.uk" (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: "FINANCIAL HOUSE LOAN COMPANY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: < financialloanlenders@live.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 06:26:36 +0100
Subject: Are You In Need Of A Loan Do Contact Us Now
Attention,
We acknowledge your request for a loan in this phase of the world's crippling economy.
FINANCIAL LOAN HOUSE is a fully registered
and government approved Loan Company based in the UK,
we recently decided to extend our loan services to about
103 other countries as a way of cushioning the effect of
the present economic crisis while also embracing globalization.
to individuals and organizations at very low interest rates.
Our vast knowledge in loan acquisition and refinancing spanning over 50 years
is a confirmation of our positive impact in the lives of our esteemed customers.
We can arrange refinancing, Leases or purchases ranging from $1,000 to over
$2,000,000.000 very low interest rates with terms of 1 to 25 years repayment
plan with NO Prepayment Penalty.
We look forward to doing business with you.
If you are struggling with your debts you might want to
see what we can do for you simply contact us via email at financialloanlenders@live.co.uk
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