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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: "Daniel Rick" <info@pinturasoller.com>
Reply-To: danielrick.finance@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 03:36:48 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: Don't Miss Out

RICK DANIEL FINANCING COMPANY

Are you looking for a loan? Strength is a matter of the made-up mind. Make
up you mind and apply. We give out loan ranging from $5,000 to $5,000,000
to individuals or corporate organization at a convenient repayment period
from 1 - 15years, Our rates are as low as 2% per annum. Some are destined
to succeed, some are determined to succeed every accomplishment starts
with the decision to try. Try us today and you would be glad you did!
To apply email the requested information below to Mr. Sunday Jackson
( danielrick.finance@gmail.com) with the following information:


1.Applicant Full Names:
2.Applicant Contact Address:
3.Country and State:
4.Age/Gender:
5.Marital Status:
6.Amount Required As Loan:
7.Proposed Terms/Duration Of Loan:
8.Monthly Income:
9.Occupation:
10.Direct Phone/ Cell No:


LOAN ELIGIBILITY:
* 19 years and above.
* Any mode of identification.
* No income document required.

You will be contacted within 24 - 72 hrs with the loan terms and
conditions as soon as the details have been received. Don't waste another
moment. Contact us today for the lifeline you and your home need. When it is
obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust
the action steps. We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start
a thing. Action always generates inspiration. Inspiration seldom generates
action.


Regards,
Daniel Rick Finance Company
Company Reg. No: 443571
24 Denmark Road,
Folk Lane
United Kingdom, London
ND4 7BJ

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