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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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Fraud email example:

From: Maruya Maminoru <loans@coopenet.com.ar> (may be fake)
Reply-To: maruyamaminoru@accountant.com
Date: Wed, 04 May 2011 09:26:43 -0300
Subject: 3% Loan Interest Rate....Apply Now..

Capital Security Investment, LLC.
105 Bank Street, Oxford Circus Rd.
London
4th May, 2011
Phone- (44) 7024020757
Fax:+44 8715038336

Chief Executive Officer
Maruya Maminoru.
?
Are you a business man or woman? Are you in any financial mess or do
you need funds to start up your own business? Do you need loans to
settle your debt or pay off your bills or start a nice business?

We offer loans at low interest rate of 3% and with no credit check. We
offer Personal loans, debt consolidation loans, business loans,
education loans, home and equity loans.?
?
CAPITAL SECURITIES INVESTMENT CORPORATION offers a wide variety of
investment loan services to corporate, individual clients and small
businesses. The focus of these services is on the capital formation,
acquisition and business in need of amounts ranging from $5,000.00
USD-$30,000,000.00 USD.

As a business owner, your business is probably your most significant
asset. You deserve the highest level of corporate financial services
available. CAPITAL SECURITIES can deliver the expertise you need. With
seasoned investment experience and a fundamental commitment to small
and medium-sized businesses. Our service compels us to get to know you
well, so we can make sure that your loan acquisition is unique to suit
your financial situation.

However, Our method, offers you the chance to state the amount of
loans needed and also the duration you can afford. This gives you a
real chance to get the funds you need!
Any interested Applicants should get back to me on my email:
maruyamaminoru@accountant.com

Thanks,
Maruya Maminoru.


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