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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: "RK Wesley Loans" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <loans.rkwesley@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:14:15 +0100
Subject: XMAS LOAN OFFER.. 3% LOAN OFFER

RK Wesley Investments and Loans Limited!!!

Are you in search of a reputable lender, tired of being turned down by Banks and Mortgage?
Are you tired of seeking Funds to finance your Business, or are you financially embarrassed that you cannot pay up your Debts and Bills? Do you think of getting a Financial Help? Then hurry now and grab your Guaranteed and Unsecured Loan today.
Are you looking for a loan!!! A long or short term loan with low interest rate, this is your opportunity.

We give out the best services ever to all our customer, and we are working towards and beyond our customers reach and expectations, as we render out all kinds of Loans to Loan seekers, Individuals, Corporate Organizations, Companies etc.

We the RK Wesley Investments and Loans Limited here in the UK give you all you desire in getting a loan with the following benefit below.

* Arrangements to Borrow from 2,000.00 up to $10,000,000
* Choose between 1 to 15 years repayment period.
* Choose between monthly and annual repayment plan.
* Flexible loan terms and conditions applied.
* Interest rates as low as 3%.

All these plans and more on contacting us,

Please apply by sending us an email and the amount you which to borrow to the contact email below for further correspondence.


Regards,

Management,
RK Wesley Investments and Loans Limited
email: loans.rkwesley@gmail.com

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