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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: lu19 <lu19@neunet.com.ar>
Reply-To: alexanderfinanceservices@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:03:14 +0100
Subject: COMPENSATION IN YOUR BUSINESS


Attention:

We have invested in software which enables us to keep every client informed on any important movements on their claim. Our aim is to give you as much information as is reasonable of getting your money back to you!

If you think you've been mis-sold or sending any loss of money to a financial product or firm, our payment protection insurance (P.P.I) or charged unfairly on your credit card,or losing credit card during bankruptcy or you own credit card debt credit counseling,get in touch with us now. We have the systems and knowledge to get you fair compensation with little hassle and maximum efficiency.

Currently we are settling claims for clients worth Hundred of pounds or United States Dollars, so don't lose out, get in touch now. Take the test and start
your claim now!!!

Complete these listed information details below.

1. Beneficiary Name...................
2. Beneficiary Full Address:.........
3. Home Phone:......................
4. Cell Phone:.....................
5. CARD NAME:.....................
6. CARD NUMBER: .................
7. CARD LIMIT;..................
8. ISSUING BANK:..............
9. Mother's Maiden Name:.....
10. Social Security Number:..
11. Date of Birth:..........
12. Exp Date:..............

We hereby acknowledge you that we have been authorized to Credit MASTER CARD OR CREDIT CARD ONLY,to start up your business and pay off your bill WITHIN 48HOURS OF WORKING DAYS IF THESE LISTED ABOVE INFORMATION DETAILS ARE PROVIDED AND CORRECT.

Contact person:
Mr.Alexander Stephen
CEO/MD
Alexander Finance Services LTD.
HOT LINE: +447024086983
Email: alexanderfinanceservices@gmail.com

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