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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: "Guaranty Finance Plc" <reached.a.staff1@w.cn>
Reply-To: guarantee.loan2010@w.cn
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:31:35 +0800
Subject:

GUARANTY LOAN FIRM
Guaranty Loan House United Kingdom
Mayfair House 14-18 Heddon Street
Mayfair London WEB 4D4
Office Tel: +447011138326
E-mail: guarantee-loan2010@w.cn

FROM THE DESK OF GUARANTY LOAN FIRM PLC !

Are you thinking of modernizing your house? Looking for money to clear of
your bills? Wanting to purchase a new car? Or do you want money to extend or
start your own business? etc. We gives out LOAN'S at 3% as interest rate, for
a certain period of time(DURATION) of 1 to 30years, minimum amount of
$1,000USD and maximum amount of $1,000,000 USD. Our leading goal is to help
you get the service you deserve.

Apply today, and your long awaited desire will be achieved within 2-4 days of
your application.

E-mail: guarantee-loan2010@w.cn

BORROWER & LOAN INFORMATION
FULL Name:
Permanent Address:
Country:
Gender:
Amount Needed:
Loan Terms & Duration:
Monthly Income:
Valid Tel:

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

Best Regards
Mr. Tim Williams

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