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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: wellingtonloansfirms@mchsi.com
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 03:05:21 +0000
Subject: LOAN OFFER AT 5% RATE APPLY NOW $$$$$$$$$

I am Mr Wellington Liman ,whos loan is a Legitimate & an accredited money Lender. Iloan money from as little as $100.000 000 USD to as much as £500,000,000 pounds to individuals and corporate bodies in need of financial assistance.

Borrower Information Needed
Names*_______________________________
ContactAddress*______________________
Age*_________________________________
Amount Needed*_______________________
Annual Income*_______________________
Loan Purpose*________________________
Loan Duration*_______________________
Occupation*__________________________
Next Of Kin*_________________________
Phone/Fax/Number*____________________
Country/State*_______________________
A copy of your I.D____________________

Upon Response, you 'll be mailed back ASAP.

Contact Email Addree:wellingtonloanfirm@live.com
between 0000-00-00 and 9999-99-99

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