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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: "cons.indembassy" <cons.indembassy@ethionet.et>
Reply-To: "Available Loan @ 2%" <info.smithloans@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 12:00:55 +0300 (EAT)
Subject:


Fast and easy application

Apply online in just minutes, with no impact to your credit score. You can instantly review the loan offers that you qualify for, and you'll never need to visit a branch to complete your application. we offer our loan at low rate our loans are given at the interest rate of 2% apply now this can increase your business to a greater high.

All you have to do to apply is to send the information's needed below to this e-mail. info.smithloans@aol.com

(1) Your name:
(2) Country/State:
(3) Tel:
(4) Country Code:
(5) Amount needed:
(6) Duration:
(7) Monthly income:
(8) Your age:
(9) Male or Female:


Best Regards
Mr Smith
E-mail us now: info.smithloan@gmail.com

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