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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: "TOP FINANCE PLC" <mrs.rebecca_harley@yahoo.co.uk>
Reply-To: mrs.rebecca_harley@live.co.uk
Date: Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:35:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: [SPAM:######] FINANCIAL AID :: APPLY NOW




Dear Recipient:



This is Top Finance Pl c ,a reputable, legal lending private firm.We loan
out money to individuals and companies in need of financial assistance.We
give out loans with and without collateral at 3% interest rate.



We are using this medium to inform you that we render reliable beneficiary
assistance as we'll be glad to offer you a loan.

Please note that we deal with serious minded individuals and companies
with zeal, who can really be trusted.If You Are In real need Of a Loan
Contact Us via the contact below.



Mrs Harold Pinter
Email: mrs.rebecca_harley@live.co.uk
Tel:+44 704 578 4436



You are required to apply with the following important details.

1. Full name.....
2. Address.......
3. Sex.........
4. Age........
5. country.......
6. occupation........
7. Amount of loan needed.....
8. Duration of loan.......
9. phone number..........
10.Annual Income..........



Please write back if interested.We Look forward permitting us to be of
service to you.



Sincerely,
Mrs Rebecca Harley
Top Finance INT L

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