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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: Luis Morinho <jcarl82@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: morn4luis2010@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:51:22 -0700 (PDT)
Subject:



Good day,



It is a pleasure to write to you in respect of giving out loans by

mail advert.My name is Mr Marcus Andre ,I am a private lender, I

operate under a short, clear and understandable terms and conditions i

give out loans at a low interest rate of 3%. Dear readers should note

that this offer is for serious minded individual, firms and

companies.Do not let this opportunity pass you bey.get your loan to

solve your financial problems like Pay off bills,Personal

loan,establishing new businesses, re-establishing old business.

interested individuals, firms and companies should please contact me

via this email address morn4luis2010@gmail.com If you are interested

in my loan fill and return this form back immediately.



YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATIONS

Your names:_______________

Your Sex:________________

Your country:_______________

Your address:_________________

Your occupation:_________________

Your marital status:_________________

Current Status at place of work:____________

Mobile number:________________

Monthly Income:______________

Loan Amount Needed:______________

Loan Duration:_____________________

Zip/Postal Code:____________________

Purpose of Loan:_____________



After sending the above requirement. You will be given the loan terms

and condition which will serve as an agreement between the borrower

and the lender ok? So just reply urgently so that we can proceed

further with this transaction.



Best Regards

Luis Morinho

Manager

morn4luis2010@gmail.com

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