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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: MR MARK WILLIAMS <williams@tranphu.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:33:55 -0300
Subject: Dear Customer,



Dear Customer,

We are helping people in financial difficulties. Need a loan, have had
serious Credit but need financial assistance? Have you ever been
rejected by banks and lending houses?. We offer financial assistance
to the public, with rates of 3% and the loan of $ 5,000 to $ 500,000
(Personal) $ 20,000 to $ 100,000.000 (loan) 100% of the project,
business and personal loans, unsecured loans available.EMAIL US
AT;(williams@tranphu.com.com)

I* Borrow from 3,000 to more than 100,000,000 * Choose 1 to 15 years to pay.
* Choose between monthly and annual payments under the Plan.
* Flexible Loan Terms.

Here is our loan application form, fill in the information and return to us,
Please note that applicants must be over 18 years

BELOW THIS APPLICATION
Name: __________________
Sex: ____________________
City: ___________________
Country: _____________________
The loan amount: _____________
Duration of loan: ______________
Loan Term: ____________
Monthly rent: ______________________
Annual Income: ____________________
Phone: ____________________________
Fax: ________________________________ _

In this case, the requirement that we need and move forward with the
application along with the terms and conditions of loans.
You're welcome and thanks for the hospitality

Best regards,
name ;mr mark williams(Director)
Reply All Forward this e-mail: (williams@tranphu.com)
Tel: +2347062075890

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Instituto Politecnico/Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro

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