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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: "JAMES FRANLIKIN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sparklightassociate@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 17:19:46 -0400
Subject: YOUR SOLUTION IS HERE

                                                  LOAN ONE  TRUST INVESTMENTS CO.
                                                    Online Loan Application Form
Dear Valid Applicant,
 
Compliments of the day to you .Thanks for responding to our mail and choosing LOAN ONE Trust Investment Company to aiding and putting a stop to your financial problems. We Offer all kinds of loan packages(Personal Loan, Commercial Loans, etc.) our Loan amount ranges from $2,000.00 USD to $50,000,000.00 USD and a re-payment period of 1 year to 30 years duration. To commence the loan application process, you can find some vital information about the loan we offer below. In getting a loan from our company, there is some information we need to pass across to you before we can proceed to the application process.
 
INTEREST RATE:
In the loan we offer, we do charge 3% yearly for the loan. Note that the loan re-payment schedule starts 4 months after loan has been transferred to applicants.
 
INFORMATION NEEDED:
As for the information needed, you will need to fill an application which contains your personal information and also the loaninformation, this will help us give you a full documentation of the loan terms and agreement contract which you will be expected to sign and send back to the company for approval if satisfied.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HAVE YOUR LOAN APPROVED?
 
After receiving your application form, all documents will be forwarded to you either by fax or email attachment within 24hours. Immediately the signed document is received from the applicant, approval document follows within 24hours. So I will rather say, it will take 48hours tohave your loan processed, approved and released to you.
 
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please fill this application Form below:
 
LOAN APPLICATION FORM
Full Name*
Email*
Telephone No*
Mobile No*
Home Address*
City*
State/Province*
Country*
Fax Number*
Occupation*
Monthly Income*
Age*
Loan Duration *
Purpose of Loan *
Loan Amount Needed *
Do You Have An Account? *
Have You Applied Before? *
Applicant(s) Statement
I/We have completed this request for credit in consideration of Perfect Trust Investment Co. lending to me and/or others upon my guarantee. I/We certify that all information contained herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Thanks for your time and understanding, CUSTOMER'S SATISFACTION IS OUR PRIDE.
 
Most Sincerely,
Dr. JAMES FRANKLIN
Email:  sparklightassociate@gmail.com
GENERAL CONSULTANT
LOAN ONE TRUST INVESTMENTS CO.
 
 

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