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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:
- "firstchoice_loans@safrica.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.)
- "firstchoice_loans@safrica.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 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: First Choice Loans Pty <noreply@mail.co.za>
Reply-To: First Choice Loans Pty <firstchoice_loans@safrica.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 21:51:49 +0900 (JST)
Subject: First Choice Loans provides instant loans when needed
First Choice Loans is in the business of helping people manage small, unsecured credit, when they need it. But that’s not all.
We pride ourselves on making sure that the short term loans and long term loans that you qualify for are manageable and easy to understand. That way you stay in control of your finances.
Over 98% of our customers say they are satisfied with us. We put this down to the following:
Fast Choice is the answer when you are in need of quick cash loan
• We ensure that you only borrow what you can afford to repay
• We make our agreements as easy and straightforward as possible
• We believe in responsible lending.
Our agents will aim to only lend you what you can afford to repay. Our business is built upon the relationships First Choice develop with you our customers., contact us with your details below by email to :firstchoice_loans@safrica.com
Full Name:
ID Number:
Cell Number:
E-mail:
Occupation:
Monthly Salary:
Payment Date: (View attached for more details)
Crous Nelda(Mrs.)
Loan Administrator
First Choice Loans (SA)
firstchoice_loans@safrica.com
+27789735007
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