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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: "© 2016 SKYE LOAN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <loanofferskye@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2017 13:55:01 -0800
Subject: LOAN AT 3.5 %

This is to notify the general public,a legitimate loan firm based in the United Kingdom.With our technology we can approve a suitable loan in minutes.That Skye Loan And Finance Limited  loan company has opened an opportunity to every one in need of any financial help ..with Flexible repayment over 1 to 30 years,We give out loan to serious minded individuals Or Company. Our rates are very cheap and affordable. We also operate under short and long term loans.  We give out international and local loans to all countries in the world. Amount given out $10,000 $50,000 to $10,000,000,000.00 Dollars, Euro and Pounds, available now are Business Loan/Gas Station / Hotel / Motel / Strip Plaza / Shopping Centre/ Construction Financing / Rental Units / Mix - Multi Units/Car Loan,House Loan/Real Estate Loan/Personal Loan/, Travel and Student Loans/operating Auto body repair shop Loan/ Auto mechanic shop Loan/ Work station Loan / Oil change Loan. Apply for a l! oan today. Its Easy and fast to ge
 
 
Contact Person: Loan Offer Department
Position: Manager
Best Regards,
Management.
Skye Loan And Finance Limited
Email: Email:  skyeloanand.financelimited@yandex.com
               loanofferskye@gmail.com
            
© 2016 SKYE LOAN AND FINANCE LIMITED

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