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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: champion0@comcast.net (MR NEV BRANDY)
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:32:55 +0000
Subject: GET URGENT LOAN NOW!!!

My name is Mr NEV I am a private lender who give out
loan to private and corporate individuals. Have you been turned down
by so many banks?
are really ready to get your financial problems solved,Then search no
further and apply for a loan today.If you are interested fill the DATA
FORM so that i can give you my terms and conditions.

BORROWERS DATA FORM
1)YOUR NAME.........................................
2)YOUR COUNTRY...................................
3)YOUR OCCUPATION.............................
4)YOUR MARITAL STATUS......................
5)PHONE NUMBER..................................
6)MONTHLY INCOME..............................
7)ADDRESS...........................................
8)PURPOSE............................................
9)LOAN REQUEST...................................
10)TELEPHONE........................................
11)LOAN DURATION.................................

My email address is stated below: I look forward to doing business with
yo

Thanks
Mr NEV
Reply Email, neoisaac47@yahoo.com

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