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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: "Loan Solution" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <teamloansolution1@gmail.com>, >
Date: Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:20:18 -0700
Subject: LOAN SOLUTION



We are currently offering out loans to customers at a low interest rate of 2%. This is an opportunity you can't afford to miss. Loan amounts available: $5,000.00 to $10,000,000.00.

Accept an affordable interest rate of 2% Choose between 1 and 20 Years to repay. Get both Secured and Unsecured business and personal loans. Get the loan just on your signature. Have the loan processed just as you want it. Fast and Urgent loans can be provided. Interested customers are expected to contact (teamloansolution1@gmail.com) with the following;


Full Name:
Country:
Loan Amount:
Loan Duration:
Monthly Income:

We wish to assist you with a loan in the nearest feature.

Kinds Regards.
Mr.fabian murphy
Email:teamloansolution1@gmail.com

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