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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: "Mr. Carl Harris" <info.freefunding@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 20:28:19 GMT
Subject: Angel Lender............Apply Today.




Sir/Madam,

My Name is Mr. Carl Harris, I am a private lender,I have been arranging
loans for many individuals in many years. Since I do all the work myself
and
have no overhead, I am able to arrange better loans for my clients.
Working with me or getting a loan from me will be close and personal.
I am available seven days a week to facilitate your loan request.
I can arrange your loan at a better interest rate of 0.3% Monthly and
at a lower cost than anyone else in town. If you are interested please
mail me back at info.freefunding@gmail.com for more informations
and inquiries.

Loan to Start up Business?
Loan to Pay off Bills?
Personal Loan,Business Expansion?
Debt Consolidation?Education
I can lend you money Regardless your credit in 5 working Days.

KINDLY EMAIL ME TODAY TO APPLY FOR YOUR ANGEL LOAN OFFER AT 0. 3% IF
FULLY INTERESTED.
Email Today for Loan Application#:info.freefunding@gmail.com

Yours Truly,
Mr. Carl Harris
info.freefunding@gmail.com
{God Bless you and your House-Hold.}.


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