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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.
- 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.
- ibltdco@gmail.com (Gmail/GoogleMail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
Fraud email example:
From: Mr David Rule <ibfunding1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: DavidRule022@mail.com
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:14:00 -0800
Subject: Programs Available Globally Funding
Hello,
I want to use this medium to wish you a happy and a prosperous new year.
I also want to know if you have any funding request at the moment.
Kindly take note that our investor now have a new funding procedure
which I have presented below;
Initial Steps:
Initial discussion and information gathering about the project and our
program
IB Consulting ensures it fits our model and borrower ensures this is the
correct vehicle to fund their project
Sign NDA & FAQ
Submit initial application with supporting documents
initial call with IB Consulting to answer any questions
Once questions are answered and the borrower is ready we submit
everything to the lender and schedule a call between the borrower and
lender.
Here are some highlights of our Project Funding program:
GSA Only: no personal or corporate guarantees, liens or mortgages
We fund as debt financing or equity financing or Joint Venture (JV)
partnership
Terms: 1 year, up to 30 years and grace or moratorium period available
up to 2 years
Minimum funding $500k
Annual or Monthly interest payments
Annual interest rate of 3% with NO fees
Monthly interest rate of 2% with NO fees
All industries are considered. Real estate and non-real estate programs
are available
Programs available globally
No penalty for early payoff
Funding duration is 21 - 30 days
No Upfront Fee Required - Depending on your project / transaction size,
you will be informed of the minimum account balance you should have in
your US bank account for account validation & verification compliance
process for ACH funding.
Funding Option: Funds will be credited through bank to bank transfer. We
fund ONLY to USA bank account so therefore, NON US residents should
easily set up a global business borderless US bank account with
www.airwallex.com
Please let me know if the above is acceptable for more information.
I await your response.
Regards
Simone Belle (Agent)
E-mail: ibltdco@gmail.com
IB International Consulting LTD.
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