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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: " PELL GLOBAL FINANCIAL LOAN COMPANY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <pellglobalfinancialloancompany@financier.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 14:04:41 +0530
Subject: PELL GLOBAL FINANCIAL LOAN APPLY NOW!!!

Dear Sir/Madam

Are you in debts or Do you need loan to start up a business? We give out all types of loans,
Am Mr.John Pell, A Legitimate & reliable loan lender I give out loans on a clear and understandable terms & conditions we offer Personal Loans and Business Loans; We offer Quick and easy online Contact me at Email: pellglobalfinancialloancompany@financier.com

BORROWERS INFORMATION

(1)Full Name:
(2)Permanent Address :
(3)Sex & Age:
(4)Occupation:
(5)Country:

LOAN INFORMATION
(1)Amount Needed:(loan Amount Needed should be us dollars)
(2)Loan Duration:
(3)Monthly Income :
(4)Valid Telephone/Fax


Yours Sincerely
Mr. John Pell
C.E.O
PELL GLOBAL FINANCIAL LOAN COMPANY

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