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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: "Beckford Loan Company" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <beckfordloans@yahoo.cn>
Date: Mon, 17 May 2010 03:03:47 -0700
Subject: Attention Pls,

Beckford Loan Company

Attention Pls,

We are a fully registered and certified loan agency that offers loan
And other kind of financial services, at a very low interest rate, within
A maximum of 3 working days, to all genuinely interested individuals
And co-operate financier for real estate and any kinds of business
financing across the globe. We can help bring your business plan to
fruition.

We offer Loans to individuals, Firms and co-operate bodies at 4% interest rate per annum, Loan terms determinant. The Minimum/Smallest amount you can borrow is $5,000.00 US Dollars to Maximum of $5.Million.
If interested in our financial services, contact our loan service,
At: Beckford Loan INVESTMENT LIMITED
Email: beckfordloans@yahoo.cn
Tel: +447035947014
Tel: 011447035947014

We await your urgent and soonest email.

Regards,
Mr. Dennis Beckford (CEO)

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