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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: SnowBird Helper Company <bfcloan11@gmail.com>
Reply-To: sbhedpt2010@aim.com
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:38:30 +1000
Subject: Apply for Urgent Loan


I am Mr. Cooper Keith Henry. Managing director of SnowBird Helper Loan
Investment Plc, I offer Legitimate Loans such as Business loans,
Personal loans, Home loans, Education loans, Investor loans etc
without collateral at the low interest rate of 3% with maximum
Guarantee and assurance.

Do you need a Loan to pay off debt, or you need a loan to improve in
your business then visit us today, and your long awaited desire will
be achieved within 2 to 4 working days of your application.

Apply today and permit us to be of service to you. FOR MORE INQUIRY
CONTACT US VIA EMAIL (sbhunit2010@aim.com)

BORROWERS INFORMATION
(1)Full Name:
(2)Parmanent Address:
(3) Country:
(4)Sex:
(6)Age:
(7)Occupation:

LOAN INFORMATION:
(1)Amount Needed:
(2)Loan Duration:
(3)Monthly Income:
(4)Valid Telephone/Fax:

Note: all applicants must be above the age of 18 yrs.

Best Regards
Mr. Cooper Keith Henry.





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