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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: LOAN OFFER VERY LOW AND AFFORDABLE <nairyloaninvestment@gmail.com> (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:00:29 -0300
Subject: Financial Help.....(Apply For A Loan Now)



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My name's are Mrs Nairy Walter Managing Director, NAIRY LOAN INVESTMENT.
I am a sincere and certified private money lender approved by the FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT.I give out international and local loans to all countries in the
world.
Amount given out $2,500 to $10,000,000 Dollars, Euro and Pounds, available
now are Business, Personal, House, Travel and Student Loans. Apply for a
loan today. Its Easy and fast to get. 4% interest rates and monthly
instalmental payments. Check-out this great offer. For more information,
contact: nairyloaninvestment@gmail.com

Information Needed

Your Name in full:..
Address:.....
Gender:........
Amount Needed:...
Duration:.....
City:.....
State:....
Country:...
Zip code:.....
Phone number:....
Monthly income:...
Weekly income:....
Purpose of loan:...

Mrs Lisa Grace
From:Nairy Walter Loan Investment
E-Mail: nairyloaninvestment@gmail.com
C.E.O



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