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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: "McDonald's Finance Inc" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:26:19 -0700
Subject: HAVE YOU BEEN IN SEARCH OF A RELIABLE LOAN? APPLY FOR ONE NOW

Hello,
We are independent loan lender, offering financial help to serious and reliable Persons.
Is your credit so bad that, your bank won't help you out with a loan?
Have you being denied of obtaining a loan from or bank or a financial firm?
Are you looking to expand your business? Solve a financial problem?
Acquire a car/house? And are you tired of Seeking Loans and Mortgages? So on.
Worry no more, McDonald’s lenders are here to save you!!!!
At McDonald’s lenders, We are here to meet to your need. We issue loans at very low interest rates of between 2%-3%. Our vast knowledge in loan acquisition and refinancing spanning over 20 years is a confirmation of our positive impact in the lives of our esteemed customers. We are accredited by so many financial institutions.
We will be obliged to serve you.
Arrangements to Borrow up from $3000.00 to $100,000,000
Choose between 1 to 25 years repayment period.
Choose between monthly and annual repayment plan
Flexible loan terms and conditions.

A Loan shall be granted to you based on your request.
We respect your ideas and solve problems of low credit score and inability to get loan from banks and
financial offices due to credit score and collateral.
The McDonald's Financial Services issues a non collateral loan to foreign individuals and
cooperate bodies, as we have been insured by the United Nations Finance Insurance Policy (UNFIP).
Based on the success of all our clients due to low interest rate and
a chance for them to state their borrowing duration that will suit when they can pay back,
we have grown out to be one of the biggest financial company.

If you are interested in our loan offers please contact the C.E.O via
e-mail: mcdonalds1deans1services@gmail.com

Regards.
Management

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