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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: "LOAN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ltlenders@aol.es>
Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:14:10 +0100
Subject: LOAN OFFER AT 2.28% INTEREST RATE

Spanish Mortgages Made Simple!

We make things simple! Have you be denied a loan from the bank or any financial firm? then The Spanish Mortgage Lender can help. Due to our considerable experience, key banking relationships and understanding of the market we can still source you Spanish mortgages to suit your circumstances, where other brokers can't. Our service promise is that "We will find you the best mortgage available and make things simple!" Even though the mortgage market is difficult at present, we have some exclusive products that are not available elsewhere.

We'll be glad to offer you a loan. The application process is quick and straightforward. We aim to give you a prompt response. Loans are charged 2.28% Interest Rate · Loans are available between $20,000.00 - $5,000,000.00 · Loans are advanced over a period of 5 to 40 years.

Please write back if interested. The following information will assist us when evaluating your case so please spend a moment to supply these details:

Loan information:

1. Full Name:
2. Address:
3. Country:
4. State:
5. Occupation:
6. Telephone Number:
7. Age:
8. Purpose of loan:
9. Marital Status:
10. Sex:
11. Amount Needed:
12. Loan Duration:

Your information will not be shared with any external entities and will be used exclusively for the purpose of your finance application.

Interested Persons should contact us via e-mail: smortgage@aol.es

SPANISH MORTGAGE LENDER

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