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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:
- "rufuswilliam.loanoffer01@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.)
- "rufuswilliam.loanoffer01@outlook.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.
- rufuswilliam.loanoffer01@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: "Office" <Office@crossroadspsych.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Mar 2015 15:53:45 -0400
Subject: Affordable Loan Offer
Hello,
I am Mr.Rufus William,a renowned legitimate accredited moneylender. I reside in the Nigeria. I loan money to individuals and companies who need financial assistance. Do you have a bad credit or are you in need of money to pay your bills? I want to use this medium to inform you that I can assist you with any form of loan you require. I will be glad to offer you a loan as low as 2% interest rate. Services provided include:
* Refinancing
* Home Improvement
* Loans Inventor
* Auto Loans
* Debt Consolidation
* Horse Loans
* Line of Credit
* Second Mortgage
* Loan Business
* Personal Loans
* International Loans
Kindly fill the below form and return as soon as possible with your personal information.
Full names :.......
Address :.........
City :.........
State :.........
Postcode :.........
Country :.........
Tel :.........
Fax :.........
Amount Needed: ......In USD or Euro ..........
Duration of loan :....
Purpose of Loan:.
Occupation :.......
(There are no social security or credit check, 100% guaranteed!) I look forward to be of a assistance to you.
You can contact me via e-mail: rufuswilliam.loanoffer01@gmail.com OR rufuswilliam.loanoffer01@outlook.com
Sincerely,
Mr.Rufus William
CEO
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