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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: "Guaranty Trust Loan Advert!!!" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mossdavid@in.com>
Date: Sun, 31 May 2009 22:51:44 +0100
Subject: Guaranty Trust Loan Advert!!!

GUARANTY TRUST FINANCIAL LOAN,


This email is aimed as a consumer advertisement. It is a consumer credit advertisement governed by the Consumer Credit Act and a financial promotion governed by the Financial Service Authority conduct of business rules and so should be read as such. Are you tired of seeking loans and mortgages from banks? Have you been turned down constantly by your banks and other financial institutions due to bad credit? Are you about losing your home due to financial constraints? Do you want to purchase a house of your choice but no finance? The good news here is that we are now offering private loans, both secured and unsecured loans of any amount. We offer all kinds of loans, We are certified, trust worthy, reliable, efficient and dynamic. Unlike other investment companies, we offer our well deserved services for the least possible interest rate. Our rates can be charged per annual and commences after an agreed fixed period which will be calculated as such. As such, we seek interested i!
! ndividuals, corporations and com

Contact us now for more details.
To begin your application, these information are required:
1) Full Name:
2) Location:
3) Age:
4) Contact Phone numbers:
5) Amount Needed:
6) Duration :( years):
7) Occupation:
8) Country:
9) Reason for Loan:

Contact Mr. DAVID MOSS
email address:mossdavid@in.com


Please endeavour to fill in the required information and we assure you of
prompt response.
Faithfully yours,
Mrs. Mary Berth Edwards
(advert Manager)


NB: Information contained in this email is intended for the use of addressee only, and is confidential. Any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this communication without
the prior permission of the addressee is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient of this communication you should destroy it without copying, disclosing or otherwise using

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