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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: victor@ens.cablered.com.mx
Reply-To: virgintrustloaninvestment@gmail.com
Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:12:27 -0800
Subject: GOOD & BAD CREDIT PERSONAL LOANS WITH NO CREDIT CHECK!


GOOD & BAD CREDIT PERSONAL LOANS WITH NO CREDIT CHECK!

Let us get you the cash you need today! We have been helping people of all
good and bad credit types achieve approval for unsecured personal loans
since 2000. We offer credible & affordable loan service to people of all
good and bad credit types and also help in achieving approval for
unsecured personal loan. No credit OK! Bad credit OK! Bankruptcy OK! You
can achieve approval even if you have a history of foreclosure, judgments,
liens and/or repossession! We offers variety of affordable loan programs
for every budget. You can use your financing for whatever your needs are.
Our process is fast, Reliable, simple and your privacy is secure. We can
get you the financing you need in less than 24 hours!

Email us: First Name, Last Name, Amount Needed As Loan, Loan Duration,
Monthly Income, Address, Resident Country, Phone Number.

Please visit our website for more information about our service
www.virgintrustloaninvestment.gnbo.com.ng

Sincerely,
Mrs. Kathrina Gina.
Management, Virgin Trust Loan Investment.
Email: virgintrustloaninvestment@gmail.com
Website: www.virgintrustloaninvestment.gnbo.com.ng



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