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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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Fraud email example:

From: (sent from abused email account)
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:03:28 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: LOAN OFFER!!!!


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: bash_robinson@yahoo.com



- I am Bar.Huggs Peterson(CEO) GOLD FINANCE LOAN FIRM.I am a private loan lender. I give out secured guarantee loans to Business Men and women and individuals who are in need of a loan. Our main AIM of giving out loan is to help Business Men and women and individuals to achieve their dreams and also solve their immediate needs.We give out loans via account transfer to whatever country you are. I am not a bank and i do not require much documents if you are interested in getting a loan from my company.We give out long-term loan for five to ten years maximum with 1% interest rate.. Our loans are well insured for maximum security is our priority.OUR PACKAGES INCLUDE;* Platinumpackagedloan($30,000,000.00 USD)* Gold packaged loan($20,000,000.00 USD)* Premium packaged loan ($10,000,000.00 USD)


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