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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: "Wellington's Financial Investment Company" <elcid@mydestiny.net>
Reply-To: wellingtonloanfirm@live.com
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:43:31 -0000
Subject: LOAN OFFER !!!!! LOAN OFFER !!!!! APPLY NOW



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Hello Public,
This is Wellington's Financial Investment Company, a private Loan
lender and a co-operate financier for real estate and any kinds of
business financing,We offer Loans to individuals,Firms and other
cooperate bodies who are in need of financial help or assistant at 3%
interest rate per annum,loan terms determinant,Capital is based between
the range of $7,000 and above,Loan for developing business a competitive
edge/ business expansion. offer,Do not hesitate to contact us if you are
in need of our service Email us at wellingtonloanfirm@live.com






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