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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: Michael Gulberg <no_reply@goldnet.it>
Reply-To: Michael Gulberg <mr.gulbergventures@zohomail.com>
Date: 18 Apr 2024 08:14:45 +0200
Subject: RE: PROJECT FUNDING / INVESTMENT ...
Greetings from Mr. Michael!
I hope this mail meets you in good health and sound mind? We
offer all kinds of loans - Business Loan / Real Estate Project
Financing. We are a comprehensive financial services firm
committed to helping our clients improve their long-term
financial success.
Our customized programs are designed to help grow, protect, and
conserve our client’s wealth by delivering a high superior level
of personalized service.We're an Investment/Finance firm that
specializes in project funding & General financial service offer.
Our principal function would assist you in complete financing
through our reputable Lending Institute. We are open to having a
good business relationship with you. We are currently interested
in funding viable businesses, investments or projects in the
following areas of interest:
* Starting up a Franchise
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Capital / Infrastructural Project
* Real Estate purchase (fix and flip)
* Contract Execution
* Trade Financing etc.
Intermediaries/Consultants/Brokers are welcome to bring their
clients and are 100% protected. We encourage you to contact us
and learn more about the loans services we offer. If you have any
questions or want more information about this offer, do not
hesitate to contact us back.
Best Regards,
Michael Gulberg
mr.gulbergventures@zohomail.com
FAX +13254007948
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