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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: "GLOBAL FINANCE LOAN COMPANY" <info@loan.com>
Reply-To: globloan@hotmail.com
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 02:10:53 +0500 (PKT)
Subject: WE ONLY OFFER LOAN AT 2%INTEREST RATE

Hello,

Are you tired of seeking loans and Mortgages,have you been turned down
constantly By your banks and other financial institutions,We offer any
form of loan to individuals and corporate bodies at low interest rate.If
you are interested in taking a loan,feel free to contact us today,we
promise to offer you the best services ever.Just give us a try,because a
trial will convince you.


What are your Financial needs?
Do you need a business loan?
Do you need a personal loan?
Do you want to buy a car?
Do you want to refinance?
Do you need a mortgage loan?
Do you need a huge capital to start off your business
proposal or expansion?
Have you lost hope and you think there is no way out, and
your financial burdens still persists?

If you are interested in getting a loan from my firm, contact me with the
following details for the fast processing of your loan which will take
48-hours for you to receive your demanded loan all over the world.
======================
* Applicant Full Names:
* Applicant Contact Address:
* Direct-Phone Number:
* Country:
* Age:
* Marital Status:
* Amount Required As Loan:
* Proposed Terms/Duration Of Loan:
* Annual Income:
* Occupation:

REPLIES SHOULD BE SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW:

E-mail:globloan@hotmail.com

Regards,

Rev .Steve Rysdam
Tel:+44 702 407 8744
GLOBAL FINANCE LOAN COMPANY.



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