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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:

Fraud email example:

From: DirectAxis Financial Services <silistra@iara.government.bg>
Reply-To: apply@directaxisfin.com
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:28:06 +0300 (EEST)
Subject: Dear Sir/Madam,


Dear Sir / Madam, Have you heard of DirectAxis loans? DirectAxis Financial Services, a company solely established to provide loans to individuals and companies within South Africa and we are here to bridge the gap by providing you with the opportunity to have access to loan in the comfort of your home and anywhere in the country. TO APPLY FILL THE BELOW
Name:............................................................................................................................................................ ID Number:..................................................................Salary Amount........................................................ Cell No / Office No .......................... / ................................................... Email ......................................... Loan Amount .......................Loan Repayment Duration ......................................................................... Loan Type: Business / Personal .................................................................................... ........................... PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING; A clear copy of your valid ID 2 months pay slip or bank statement for personal loan 3 months bank statement for business loan and a copy of company registration form / tax compliance status form. Please email the requested documents to: apply@directaxisfin.com
For further enquiries on DirectAxis loan’s products and services, please call/email. Regards
Mrs. Janine Wray
Admin Assitant064 042 4031 apply@directaxisfin.com
DirectAxis Financial ServicesCKN: 1995/006077/07108 De Waal Rd, Southfield,Cape Town 7800.
DirectAxis SA Pty Ltd Physical Address: 108 De Waal Rd, Southfield, Cape Town 7800 Authorized Financial Services Provider (FSP 5 and FSP 7249). : 1995/006077/07
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