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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: FOWLER INVESTMENTS LENDING FIRM <tesscolayco@mydestiny.net>
Reply-To: fowler.loans@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:07:31 +0000
Subject: GRANT LOAN OFFER AT 3% INTEREST. QUICKLY AND HURRY TO APPLY FOR A LOAN
NOW



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I AM MR SMITH FOWLER, CEO FOWLER INVESTMENTS/FINANCIAL LENDING FIRM. I
OFFER LOANS AT 3% INTEREST RATES ON LOANS
However in obtaining a loan you must apply by sending us a mail
of your loan a Application, specifying your courage and time to
process the loan. we offer both Collateral and Non Collateral
Loans at the rates of 3% and 5% on scale. Our Collateral Loans
ranges from $20,000:00 to $1,000,000:00 while our non colateral
loans ranges from $5,000:00 to $20,000:00, but this inclusive a
must do Afficdavit document for security reason from our office
which is mandatory. To Apply for a Quick Response Loan Please
fillthe below formand send to who it may concern address.

LOAN APPLICATION FORM
please fill out and send it to fowler.loans@gmail.com
Full Name:
Last Name:
Gender:
Age:
Date of birth:
Marital status:
Contact Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Principal\'s Name:
Company Name(ifAny):
Address:
City:
State/province:
Zip/postal code:

LOAN PREFRENCE
Loan Ammount Needed:
Existing Debt: YES/NO
Monthly Income:
Bank Present Fianancial Status:
Collateral /Non Collateral:
Purpose of Loan:
Loan Duration:
Method Of Transfer:

NOTE THAT WHEN APPLYING YOU SHOULD APPLY BY SENDING THE APPLICATION FORM
To
EMAIL: fowler.loans@gmail.com
Tel: +234-703-629-6719






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