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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:
Reply-To: info.usgeneralfinance03@gmail.com
Date:
Subject:

ATTENTION !!!
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connect to the us. "It could only be done on the Internet!"By taking advantage
of the latest technology and designed for today's needs, it is the lending
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Services is a private Loan Company Based in the United states and United
Kingdom ,we give out loans to individuals, firms and cooperate bodies both
secured and unsecured with fixed monthly payments at 3% interest rate that you
can afford with no prepayment penalties,loan amounts between the sum of
$3,000.00 to $8,000,000,00. We can help make your dreams a reality with loan for
most any purpose.


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U.S.A Main Office
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Mr. Tom Carberry
3109 Rainier Avenue South,
Seattle
WA.98109
USA
Email: info.usgeneralfinance04@gmail.com
U.S General Finance Services
Tel:206-497-0000
Fax:206-202-1049

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