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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:
- An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
- 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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "loan amount" (Beware of fake loan offers. Real lenders would not normally use free webmail addresses such as Yahoo, nor would they lend to individuals or small businesses in a different country from where they are based. Beware of mobile phones or redirector numbers!)
- "roywoodsaveandspendunitedloans@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.)
- "roywoodsaveandspendunitedloans@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.)
- 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.
- roywoodsaveandspendunitedloans@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: Roy Wood <upbring125@gmail.com>
Reply-To: roywoodsaveandspendunitedloans@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 20:52:41 +0100
Subject: LOAN OFFER
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Company Email Address: roywoodsaveandspendunitedloans@gmail.com
Company Number: +1 509-877-9430
Dear Sir/Madam,
Are you a business man or woman? Are you in any financial mess or do
You need funds to start up your own business? we can service your
financial need with less payback problem this is why we fund you for
just 3% and we offer great deals. Our loans are well insured for maximum
security is our priority, We can assist you financially Whatever your
circumstances are, self employed, retired, have a poor credit rating, we
could help. Flexible repayment over 3 to 20 years. so you can Settle
your debt or pay off your bills or start a nice business? Contact us
at: roywoodsaveandspendunitedloans@gmail.com for Solution
With Loan Requirements:
1. Full Names:
2. Mobile Number:
3. Country:
4. State/Address
5. Loan Amount Needed:
6. Loan Duration:
7.Occupation:
8.Sex:
8.Age:
10.Monthly Income
Mr Roy Wood
Managing Director Of Roy Wood Save And Spend United Loans Home.
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