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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "% commission" (Beware of any scheme that involves depositing checks or money orders or receiving wire transfers in your bank account and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere, for a percentage of 5-15% of the total. Such offers are *always* fraudulent and you will be liable for the entire amount when the checks, money orders or wire transfers turn out to be fraudulent. Any money already forwarded comes out of *your* pocket then. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: <morrismark840@gmail.com>
Date: 9 Apr 2023 23:40:25 -0700
Subject: Project Funding And Loan Services
Dear Sir, Madam
How are you doing?
I am an accredited loan broker to a UAE based investment firm which specialized in growth capital investments for existing companies and Start up businesses. We are offering Loan/Investment funds to Companies and Individuals with profitable projects in any area of specialization at 3% per annum for a duration of 2 to 20 years with a year interest grace period.
Also, we pay 1-2% commission to Intermediaries/Consultants/Brokers who introduce project owners for finance or other opportunities.
Kindly get back to us for more details,if you are interested in a Loan.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Best Wishes,
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