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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:
- ",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)
- "mckenzieloancompany@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.
- mckenzieloancompany@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)
Fraud email example:
From: "Mckenzie Loan Company" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mckenzieloancompany@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:54:36 -0800
Subject: LOAN OFFER @ 2% INTEREST RATE!!!
APPLY FOR LOAN
Do you need a loan (credit) as soon as possible. Are you in search of money to solve your personal needs or finance your business venture,then get Your desired loan today!
Consult us at Mckenzie Micro Finance Limited. We offer personal loan & huge capital loan at 2% interest rate to the general public both locally and internationally. Credit amount range from $5,000 up to $500,000. Special $5,000,000 Loan offer for huge project also available. Loan period of 6 months -10 years Loan is granted 24 hours after
accredited, directly in hand or bank account.To apply please fill the below details regarding your request.
FULL NAMES:..........................
SEX:...........................................
ADDRESS...................................
AGE:..........................................
COUNTRY:...................................
OCCUPATION:...............................
MOBILE NUMBER:.........................
PURPOSE OF LOAN:...........................
AMOUNT REQUIRED:........................
LOAN DURATION:.............................
Contact us @;
EMAIL : mckenzieloancompany@gmail.com
Thanks
Best Regards
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