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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: johnfreeloanhome@gmail.com
Date: 20 Jan 2014 02:02:24 -0500
Subject: Check out this Not for Profit

APPLY FOR AN URGENT LOAN NOW,



This is to Notify you that Mr. John Freeman is Currently offering Loan to the needy at a low rate 0f 2% and with no credit check, we offer Personal loan, debt consolidation loan, venture capital, business loan,education loan, home loan,or loan for any reason if you are interested contact via johnfreeloanhome@gmail.com for more info.provide us this info below ok .Name.......Country............State............Loan Amount Needed........... duration of loan........... Phone Number............. Do not attempt reply to this automated email. contact via johnfreeloanhome@gmail.com for more info.



Mr Johm Freeman

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