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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: "Trish A. Jones SNR Admin Consultant FREEDOM FINANCE LOAN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <officeconsultant4allfunds@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2017 07:21:16 -0700
Subject: Quick Loan Offer

Dear Valued Customer,
 
 
We offer variety of loans including, personal loans, home loans, debt consolidation loans, agricultural loans, business loans and company loans at 5.9% interest rate per annual and it is fixed for the entire duration of the loan.
i.    Loans available from (R)$20 000 to (R)$25 000 000 at fixed 5.9% interest rate
ii. Flexible repayment periods of 12 to 60 months.
iii. Straightforward application process.
iv. Cash deposited directly into your bank account if you qualify.
Benefits to Freedom Finance Loan Ltd
There are many benefits to Freedom Finance Loan Ltd, they include:
The transaction is easy, private and you apply from the comfort and privacy of your home or offices. Our loan process is conducted securely online. Loans deliver as fast as the next business day.
Who Qualifies For A Loan?
       
You must be self/permanently employed or employed under a fixed term contract
You must earn a net salary of at least (R) $2 000 a month.
How does one apply?
Kindly forward the following details: Full name, ID number, email address, occupation, contact telephone number, residential address, monthly income and type of loan to: 
Regards,
Trish A. Jones,
SNR Admin Consultant.
FREEDOM FINANCE LOAN.

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