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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: '' Chrisinvestment''<info@loan.co.uk>
Reply-To: christopheredwardinvestment@hotmail.com
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 11:15:33 +0100
Subject: LOAN OFFER


Hello, Am Mr.Christopher Edward ,Legitimate and reliable loan lender.I off=
er loans on a clear and understandable terms and conditions at 3%interest r=
ate. From $5,000.00 to $450,000,000.00 USD, Euro And Pounds Only. I Offer B=
usiness Loans, Personal Loans, Student Loans,Car Loans And Loans To Pay Off=
Bills. Are you in need of loan?,if yes kindly fill our LOAN APPLICATION FO=
RM Full Name:__________ Age:__________ Sex:_________ Country:_________ Addr=
ess:__________ Occupation:__________ Monthly Income:_________ Valid Mobile =
Phone Number ________ Loan Amount Needed:__________ (Loan Amount And Curren=
cy In Words):__________ Loan Duration (Specific In Years):__________ If Imm=
ediately the above information is filled properly and sent back to us, the =
loan terms and conditions/repayment schedule and all other necessary docume=
ntation and inquiry shall be sent to you in good faith. contact me immediat=
ely via: christopheredwardinvestment@hotmail.com Regard Christopher Edward =


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