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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.
Fraud email example:
From: Dr. B. Sathya <no_reply@ocii.com>
Reply-To: Dr. B. Sathya <albertoj6734@gmail.com>
Date: 5 Sep 2022 00:54:15 -0700
Subject: INVESTMENT LOAN FUNDING
RE: INVESTMENT LOAN FUNDING
We would like to ask you to take part and benefit in our new
Project
funding program. We offer flexible loans and funding for various
projects, as my direct contact person, I will help you to become
a
registered member to enable you to bypass the usual rigorous
procedures.
The funding program allows a member to enjoy a low-interest rate
for as
low as 3-4% per annul for a period of 5-10 years contract tenure
without
any collateral.
Also as a member, you are entitled to enjoy a loan in the amount
of 1 to
200 million more depending on the nature of the business
We are currently funding for:
* Starting up a Franchise
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Commercial Real Estate Purchase
* Contract Execution
We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If
you
think you have a solid background and idea of making a good
profit in
any venture, please do not hesitate to contact us for possible
business
co-operations
Best regards
Dr. B. Sathya
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