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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.
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "please indicate your interest" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: <Howard Ethan>orval@emmausweb.com
Reply-To: Howardethan@financier.com
Date: 2 Apr 2024 17:04:02 -0800
Subject: Re: Investment proposal
Good day,
Hope you are well, l am an Investment broker working with a
financial investment company that have developed new financial
programs to counter the negative impact of the Covid19
restrictions on the global economy. You may seize these
opportunities to attract viable investments to your business
through our pool of financial investor, and for a chance to be
considered for funding.
If your company has credible projects in need of funding or an
established business in need of expansion, please indicate your
interest for more information.We give out Loans at an affordable
rate of 2% per annum without any upfront fees. We Also pay
commissions to brokers who introduce project owners for financing
or other opportunities. Our interest rates are enticing and
there's room for negotiation.
Regards
Howard Ethan
Financial Advisor
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