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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: Efex Worldwide Financial Services <efex.world@inMail24.com>
Reply-To: jamesrempel@efex-services.eu
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:28:38 +0100
Subject: Apply For 3% Interest Rate Loan!

We are offering the very best of financial services here at Efex Worldwide
Financial Services.

If you have ever been denied of a loan request due to bad credit or you just
need a loan to fix the never ending needs, if you need a loan to buy
your dream
house, dream car and setup your desired business or pay off your
debts, then you
should look no further; we are offering you a first class financial service.

We offer a non collateral loan at an incredibly low interest rate of 3%, we
offer the following loan services; Auto Loan, Mortgage Loan, Refinancing Loan,
Marriage Loan, Education Loan, Medical Loan, Commercial loan.

You do not have to travel, just forward the following information and all
necessary documentations will be processed online, and transfer of
loan is so fast.

Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
Country:
Date of Birth:
Occupation:
Amount Needed:
Purpose of Loan:
Duration of Loan:
Monthly Income:

Contact us now at jamesrempel@efex-services.eu for more information.

James Rempel
jamesrempel@efex-services.eu
Efex Worldwide Financial Services

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