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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: "Jing Su" <jingsu_loans@comcast.net> (may be fake)
Reply-To: jingsu_loans@yahoo.com.sg
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:46:45 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: LOAN MADE FAST AND EASY.....apply today

KINDLY EMAIL US TODAY TO APPLY FOR YOUR LEGIT LOAN OFFER AT 3% IF FULLY
INTERESTED, contact us via jingsu_loans@yahoo.com.sg

JING SU GLOBAL LOANS INC.

Are you tired of Seeking Loans and Mortgages? Have you been turned down by
your banks ? We Offer LOANS from $3,000.00 Min. to $10,000,000.00 Max. at
3% interest rate. We are certified, trustworthy.You are required to apply
with the following important details, contact us via
Email: jingsu_loans@yahoo.com.sg

1. Full name
2. Sex
3. Age
4. country
5. occupation
6. Amount of loan needed
7. Duration of loan
8. phone number.

Regards
Mr Jing Su

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