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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: charlesbignellfinance@mchsi.com
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:08:10 +0000
Subject: LOAN OFFER AT A LOW INTEREST RATE

CHARLES BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY.
Communications House
The 401 Centre
302 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
England
UKLA/UNITED KINGDOM LENDERS ASSOCIATION.
Reg No:00716642987
Email:charlesbignellfinance@live.com
Tel: +447045722200

I AM DR CHARLES BIGNELL MD/C.E.O CHARLES BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY.CHARLES
BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY IS A FINANCIAL COMPANY LOCATED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.
CHARLES BIGNELL FINANCE COMPANY IS A REGISTERED AND A REPUTABLE LENDER IN THE
UNITED KINGDOM.

OUR SERVICE IS TO GRANT LOANS OF ALL KINDS TO INTERESTED CLIENTS WITH A LOW
INTEREST RATE OF 2%

WE OPERATE UNDER A CLEAR AND UNDERSTANDABLE TERMS . FOR MORE INFORMATION
CONTACT US VIA EMAIL:charlesbignellfinance@live.com

Best Regards,
Dr Charles bignell.
MD/C.E.O(Charles bignell finance company)

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