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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: Loan Offer <loan.nationwide32@gmail.com>
Reply-To: nationwideloan_007@hotmail.co.uk
Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:13:43 +0100
Subject: Loan Offer @ 3% Apply Now! (Please Call Manager James Alex For Applying
+44-70-457-24553 )

NATIONWIDE LOAN
105-107 Belgrave Road
Leicester LE4 6AS U.K.
Phone No:+44 70457 24553
Fax No: +44 70059 21442
Email Contact:nationwideloan_006@yahoo.co.uk

Looking for a loan, borrow between £20,000 to £20,000,000.00.There's no
decision with a Decision Loan - considering we are able to help people.
Our interest rates are some of the lowest in the business. Our friendly
staff will handle your loan application without you having any problem.

It's never been easier to apply to Easy Loans and arrange a loan to extend
your house, buy a holiday home, get a new car or simply pay off all your
existing debts. Remember, if you have previously been declined for a loan
contact us today.

soft loan application form below,

1: Full Name:__________
2: Sex:___________
3: Date Of Birth:________
4: Country Of Birth:__________
5: Occupation:__________
6: Loan Amount Needed:__________
7: Loan Duration:__________
8: Home Address:________
9: Telephone Number:____________
10: Purpose Of Loan:________
11:Annual Income__________

Kind Regards,

Mr James Alex
Manager NationWide
Loan Company UK.


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