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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: BENHAM LOAN COMPANY <bjkirby@bigpond.com>
Reply-To: benhamloans@msn.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 11:29:06 +1100
Subject: CONSOLIDATED LOAN SCHEME


I am Dr. Sophia Benham ,a financial manager and I grant debt consolidation loans,business loans,private loans,home refinancing loans and so much more at a low interest rate.
My loan process are colateral free and repayment can be made either monthly or yearly.If you wish to obtain a loan from me,you can
Contact Me Via
Phone:+44-702-407-6054
Mobile+44-703-183-7808
Mobile+44-703-183-7875
Email :benhamloans@msn.com
LOAN APPLICATION FORM
Name Of Beneficiary:......... Address Of Beneficiary:.........Nationality:.........Country:.........State:.......City:..
Zip/Code:....Phone:.......Fax:.... Date Of Birth:.....Gender:....Marital Status:.....Occupation:... Amount Required: ($).InWords........Purpose For Loan:.......Loan Term/Duration:...State
Collateral if available:.....I (Mr/Mrs).........Hereby declare that
the information stated above are true.
Date:.........200.....

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