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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: "Mr John Williams" (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:26:37 +0800
Subject: GET YOUR XMAS LOAN AT YOUR DOOR STEP !!!

Dear Customer,

We help people with financial problems,in Need
of serious loan help Financial assets.

were you rejected by banks and housing Loan?.

We offer financial support to the public, the low level of 3% and from $ 2,000 to $ 500,000 (personal loan) $ From 20,000 to U.S. $ 20,000,000 (loan) 100% of projects, companies and
Personal finance insurance and loan guarantees available.

To go further, please provide the following below:

Name:
Country:
Contact Number
loan amount Required:
Purpose of loan:
LOAN DURATION:

Welcome and thanks for your hospitality

Regards,

Mr John Williams
Email:asiafinancialfundation@gmail.com
ASIA FINANCAIL FUNDATION

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