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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: "ZENITH FINANCIAL SERVICES." <info@loan.com>
Reply-To: account_verification@xnmsn.com
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2011 21:34:44 -0000 (GMT)
Subject: Do You Need A Secure Loan...........Apply Here Today.




ZENITH FINANCIAL SERVICES.
H7BWP Sandholm,Bridge End Rd
Suffolk, IP28 8LQ
Red Lodge Bury St,York shire
Tel. Number:(+44)703-592-4221
ENGLAND.

Do you need a loan to enhance your business?, Loan to consolidate your
debt,Loan for personal use, Loan for credit Card, Medical Care loan, Car
Loan,Mortgage Loan, Student Loan e.t.c.Here comes the good news,ZENITH
FINANCIAL SERVICES CONTACT US VIA
EMAIL;account_verification@xnmsn.com.The loan giant is out with the
Yearly loan offer, Get loan as loan as at 3% interest rate annually.

God Bless,
Mr Paul Haunter
Tel:+44-703-592-4221
CEO,
ZENITH FINANCIAL SERVICES.

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