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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: "NORTHERN ROCK PLC." <info@loan.com>
Reply-To: northernrockloan@ire.ir
Date: Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:45:40 +0300
Subject: LOAN

Dear Sir/Madam

Are you searching for a very Genuine loan at an affordable interest rate of 2%? Processed within 48 Hours. Have you been turned down constantly by your Banks and other financial institutions? The good news is here !!!

I am Mr. Ryan Anderson the Processing Manager of NORTHERN ROCK PLC. A company right here in United Kingdom.We Offer Private,Commercial and Personal Loans with very Minimal annual Interest Rates as Low as 2% within 1 year to 20 years repayment duration period to any part of the world. We give out loans within the range of $5,000 to $10,000,000.00 USD. Our loans are well insured for maximum security is our priority.

Please if you are delighted and interested in our financial offer,Do not hesitate to contact us with the following information if in need of our service.

Mr. Ryan Anderson
TEL: +44-702-405-5662
Email: northernrockloan@ire.ir

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