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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: "apply for your loan of 3%" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <peterswaltersinvestment@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 3 Jan 2011 19:54:14 -0800
Subject: APPLY FOR YOUR LOAN OF 3% RR

PETERS  LOAN FINANCIAL INVESTMENT.INC
Make your financial dreams come true today,As PETERS Loan Financial Investment is giving out Both business and personal loan at an interest rate of 3% annually.Interested persons should contact us via email:peterswaltersinvestment@gmail.com for more information. You have nothing to loose except your stress and financial burden.Borrowers are advice to fill the application form below for a start and GOD bless.
APPLICATION FORM
HEAD OFFICE; MANCHESTER CITY, ENGLAND BRANCH OFFICE WEST AFRICA NIGERIA
Registration License #: UK/FIN/INT/87654
Borrowers Informations
NAMES.............
Country.......
Zip / Country Code.......
Nationality............
State.................
Address...............
Marital status......
Gender........
Phone................
Amount needed as Loan........
Duration........
Borrowers Monthly Income..........
Regards
Mr Peters
peterswaltersinvestment@gmail.com
 

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