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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: "Home Loan Financial Corporation" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <homeloanfincop@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:13:10 +0800
Subject: Unique Loan Offer

Home Loan Financial Services, Inc.

Do you need 100% Finance Home Loan Financial Services, Inc., financial lenders and consultants, For Debt Consolidation Loans, Business Loans, Private loans, Home Refinancing Loans,Insurance Loan (Health Insurance Loan) Own your Dream Home and Automobile with our special 2.5% interest rate. Get the best for your family and own a dream home as well with our General Loan scheme.Be informed that this offer is limited. The Offer Ranges from $7,500.00 Min. To $500,000,000.00 Max. at 2.5% interest per annum.

1.Full Names
2.Contact Addresse
3.Sex
4.Occupation
5.Loan Amount
6.Duration of the Loan
7.Monthly Income
8.Direct telephone number

I am awaiting your responds to this as it may go a long way to boost your
financial stand.

Regards,

Mrs. Katherine Huffman

NB: All Application should be forwarded to the e-mail below
e-mail: financialgroups@sify.com

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