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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.
- 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.
Fraud email example:
From: NHS Credit Union loans <NHSCredit@gmail.co.za>
Reply-To: nhsfinhomes@gmail.co.za
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:39:27 +0200
Subject: NHS 2 9% INTREST RATE!!!
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NHS Credit Union is committed to providing personal and business
loans and debt consolidation products that enable the responsible use of
credit as part of a structured financial plan. Too many South Africans
fall prey to loan sharks. The loans they get from these unscrupulous
lenders aren't designed around their situations and have high
repayments.
NHS Credit Union loans are made to suit each individual's
financial needs, helping them to achieve financial freedom and escape
the trap of bad debt.Our flagship product,Our Money Plan allows you to
consolidate debt, combine it into one plan and pay a lower installment .
It also helps you reduce your finance charges and increase your
available cash. Speak to us to find the loan that is right for you.
Submit The Following Information For Applications :
1. Full Names:
2. Contact Address:
3.Contact Tel Office And Cell Phone Numbers:
4.Occupation:
5.Monthly Income :
6.Contact Email :
7.ID No:
8.Purpose Of Loan :
Yours In Service,
General Loan Inquiries
Contact Person : Rita Parker (Mrs.),
Email : nhsfinhomes@gmail.co.za
Tel no. : +27743298362
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