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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: "PETER JONSON" <info@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: privateloan2010@rocketmail.com
Date: Sat, 29 May 2010 19:09:45 +0700
Subject: LOAN OFFER @ 3 $

Hello Dear,
We are Christian Organization formed to help people in needs of helps, such as financial
help. So if you are going through financial difficulty or you are in any financial mess,
and you need funds to start up your own business, or you need loan to settle your debt
or pay off your bills, start a nice business, or you are finding it hard to obtain
capital loan from local banks, contact us today via email
privateloan2010@rocketmail.com, the bible says” Luke 11:10 Every one who asks receives;
he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened”. So do not let these
opportunity pass you by because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever more.
Please these is for serious minded and God fearing People..
You are advise to fill and return the details below..
Your Name:______________________
Your Address:____________________
Your Country:____________________
Your Occupation:__________________
Loan Amount Needed:______________
Loan Duration:____________________
Monthly Income:__________________
Cell phone Number:________________
Best Regards
privateloan2010@rocketmail.com.
PETER JONSON

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