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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: (sent from abused email account)
Reply-To: <jackfinvestment@qatar.io>
Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:52:37 +0100
Subject: We Offer LOANS ranging from $5,000.00 Min. to $80,000,000 !!!

JACK FINANCIAL INVESTMENT
26 York Street, London
W1U 6PZ. United Kingdom.

Good day,

Are you searching for a very Genuine loan? at an affordable interest
rate?processed within 4 of 6 working days. Have you been turned down
constantly by your Banks and other financial institutions? The goodnews is
here !!!
We Offer LOANS ranging from $5,000.00 Min. to
$80,000,000, Max. at 3% interest rate per annum. LOANS for developing
business a competitive edge/business expansion. We are certified,
trustworthy, reliable, efficient,Fast and dynamic. and a co-operate
financier for real estate and any kinds of business financing, we give
outlong term loan for five to fifty years maximum.We offer the
followingkinds of loans and many more;
* Personal Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Business Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Consolidation Loan
* Combination Loan
* Home Improvement

Please if you are delighted and interested in our financial offer ,Do not
hesitate to contact us with the following details on the email below:

Email: jackfinvestment@qatar.io

NOTE- Only mails sent to the above email will be replied.

First Name:
Last Name:
Gender:
Marital status:
Contact Address:
City/Zip code:
Country:
Date of Birth:
Amount Needed as Loan:
Loan Duration:
Monthly Income/Yearly Income:
Occupation:
Business name:
Purpose for Loan:
Phone:
Fax:

In acknowledgment to these details, I will send you a well calculated
Terms and Condition which will include the agreement.
Furthermore be informed that we will also need a form of identification
which can be either a Driver's Licence or your working identity card to
verify the identity so acclaimed above.
THERE IS NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR DEBT AND FINANCIAL PROBLEMS !!!
A trial will convince you..... We Are Here To Show You A Better Way To
Financial Freedom

Your Business Is Our Blessing'

Thanks For Your Patronage!

Regards
Dr Jack Kennedy
LOAN FINANCE MINISTRY
Financial Controller/london Operation Manager
Tel:+44 702 402 0869

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