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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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Fraud email example:

From: "GUARANTEED LOAN FIRM ORGANIZATION" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <managerr.jmcloanfirm@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:48:34 +0700
Subject: GUARANTEED TRUST LOAN ORGANIZATION PLC ( PUBLIC LOAN OFFER)

Hello Public,
 
This is GUARANTEED Loan Agency, a private Loan lender and a co-operate financier for real estate and any kinds of business financing,We offer Loans to individuals,Firms and other cooperate bodies who are in need of financial help or assistant at 3% interest rate per annum,loan terms determinant,We Offer LOANS from $30,000.00 Min. to $10,000,000.00 Max. the loan will be approved and you will be giving an online account access to perform wire transfer from your computer to your designated account.Loan for developing business a competitive edge/ business expansion.Please if you are delighted and interested in our financial offer,Do not hesitate to contact us if you are in need of our service as you will be required to furnish us with the following details to commence with the process of your loan sum accordingly.Interested Persons should contact us via  E-mail :
Lender\'s  Name: Mr.Brian Walter:
Lender\'s  Email: (managerr.jmcloanfirm@gmail.com)
BORROWERS INFORMATION
Your Names:
Your Country:
Your Address:
Your Age:
Personal Number:
Office Number:
Your Occupation:
Sex:
Monthly Income:
Amount Needed:
Loan duration:
E-maill:
password (optional):
Brief description of individual:
 
Best Regards,
Mr.Brian Walter
General Consultant
Email: (managerr.jmcloanfirm@gmail.com)
 

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