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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: Rohit Kumar <aarruunn_84@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: ashapuraloanhome.india@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:16:40 +0530 (IST)
Subject: !!!! NOTIFICATION !!!!




Attn:
 
 We are a private group of financial investors base in NEW DELHI,INDIA, that offer Loans of various types to help individuals and organization reach financial objectives. We customize structured financial solutions for a select group of clientele and investors.We have an excellent reputation for the provision of first class financial loan products with exceptional customer service.
 
 Our commitment to client services and innovative approach to problem solving has put us an edge above our competitors. We offer Loans to at 3% interest rate per annul and the Minimum amount you can borrow is 3,000.00 to 5,000,000.00 in any currency.Any individual that is interested in applying for a loan should kindly contact us now.
 
Note: All replies should be forwarded to the Company's E-mail: Contact E-mail: ashapuraloanhome.india@gmail.com for more procedure's and information's stated below.
 
*INFORMATION NEEDED*
Full name:
Your Country:
Your Valid Cell Number:
Loan amount needed:
Duration to pay back the loan:

Services Rendered include:
Refinance Loan,Home Improvement,Investment Loan,Auto Loans,Debt
Consolidation,Line of Credit,Second Mortgage,Business Loans,Personal Loans,Car Loan,Auto Loan.
 
Regards,
MR. Rohit Kumar
Contact E-mail: ashapuraloanhome.india@gmail.com for more information's on this loan program.



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