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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.
Fraud email example:
From: JAMES
Reply-To: <jameswatsonfinancialhome@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Sep 2015 15:14:47 -0700
Subject: BUSINESS/PERSONAL LOAN OFFER
Do you need a personal or business loan without stress and quick approval? If yes, contact us today as we are currently offering loans at superb interest rate. The interest rate is 3%. Our loan is secured and safe, our customers happiness is our strength. If interested, fill out the loan application form below:
Request a Loan Application Here
Full Name:::::::
Sex:::::::
Age:::::::
Marital Status:::::::
Country:::::::
City:::::::
Contact Address:::::::
Occupation:::::::
Cell Phone Number:::::::
Amount To Borrow:::::::
Duration of the Loan:::::::
Monthly Income:::::::
Purpose of Loan:::::::
I look forward to read your mail
Regards.
Mr. James Watson
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