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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:
- "please endeavor to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- 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.
- centerinformation@kimo.com (Kimo; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: E-loan Asset Solution <acalzadilla@fec.uh.cu>
Reply-To: <centerinformation@kimo.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 11:13:17 -0600
Subject: Flexible Loan offer
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E-loan Asset Solution
Are you tired of seeking loans and mortgages from banks ? you were
constantly turned down by your banks and other financial institutions
due
for bad credit ? You are about to lose your home due to financial
restrictions ?
You want to buy a home of your choice , but without finances ? the good
news is that we are now offering private loans of any amount to
individuals and corporate organization,with low as 3% interest rate to
allow
you meet your financial demands.Interested individuals should Contact
us now for more details .
To begin your application , these information are required:
1 ) Full Name :
2 ) Location / Country :
3 ) Age / Occupation:
4 ) Contact numbers :
5 ) Amount Needed : / Duration : (years ) :
6 ) Reason for Loan:
Contact Henry White ( MD / CEO ) E-loan Asset Solution .
email : centerinformation@kimo.com
Please endeavor to fill in the necessary information and ensure you
prompt reply.
Henry White
E-loan Asset Solution
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