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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:
- "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!)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "KIVA LOAN OPPORTUNITY" <juniorroeder@netnorte.com.br> (may be fake)
Reply-To: "KIVA LOAN OPPORTUNITY" <kivaorg8@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2013 7:57:33 -0300
Subject: KIVA LOAN OPPORTUNITY!!!
Are You In Need Of A Private Or Business Loans For Various Purposes? If
Yes;
LOAN APPLICATION FORM:
FULL NAME :________________________ __________
REQUIRED AMOUNT :______________________________
LOAN DURATION:________________________ __________
ADDRESS: ______________________________ _______
CITY :_________________________
STATE :_________________ ZIP: __________________
COUNTRY :_______________________ _________
VALID CELL NO::________________________ __________
SEX :_______________
AGE :__________________
MARITAL STATUS :_________________
OCCUPATION :___________________ _____
E-MAIL ADDRESS :_____________________
MONTHLY INCOME :_____________________
COMPANY IN ANY :_____________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER :_____________________
PURPOSE OF LOAN__________________________ _____
HAVE YOU APPLY BEFORE:_____________________ ____
kiva loan firm company "®.
Head Office Plot No.2012, 323
The government accredited licensed!
Register (874MV67JKL).
REF: RT-ZXL/871YYZ/09/ML-HN
SSL: 101/95/0765
Once we receive this information to process your loan will begin
immediately.
NOTE: This loan can be granted only if you are reliable, trustworthy
and able to pay the loan on the due date for repayment.
Best Regard
Rev.kiva scott
On Behalf Of kiva loan firm company "®
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