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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: "Richard, Montri" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <montriloancompanySS@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2011 00:31:25 +0700
Subject: MONTRI LOAN COMPANY LTD !!!

Dear Sir/ Madam
 
   Are You Tired of Seeking Loans? Have you been turned down constantly by
your banks and other financial institutions? The good news is here !!
We Offer LOANS ranging from $5,000.00 Min. to $100,000,000.00 Max. at 3% interest
rate per year. We are certified and trustworthy. A trial will convince you
.provide us with the following: information
 
Full Name:
Location:
Sex:
Phone number:
Amount Needed:
Duration:
 
We Are Certified To Offer The Following Kinds Of Loan
 
* Personal Loan (Unsecured)*
Business Loan (Unsecured)*
Debt Consolidation Loan*
Student Loan*
Mortgage Loan*
 
Investment Loan and many more.
 
Please, All replies should be forwarded their application to Companys
E-mail: montriloancompanyss@gmail.com
 
Best Regards,
Mr. Richard,  Montri
General Consultant
Tel: +66-870-965-853

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