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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:
- ",000,000" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "00,000.00" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "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!)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Ekofast Finance" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ekofast@ekofastfinance.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2018 18:00:28 -0000
Subject: Hello
Hello,
This is to inform you that we are granting loans to our old and new clients within the minimum range of $20,000.00 to maximum of $10,000,000.00. Are you in any kind of financial difficulty? Are you in search of a legit loan? Tired of seeking loans and mortgages? Have you been turned down by your banks? Do you need a loan to clear your debts/bills? Then your financial trauma is over, we offer loans at 3% interest rate. We are certified and trustworthy. we can help you with financial assistance. Contact us now via e-mail: ekofast@ekofastfinance.com
Apply now by providing the details below:
Name:
Loan amount:
Years Duration:
Country:
Address:
Phone number:
Regards
Front Desk.
Ekofast Finance.
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