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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: "International Loan Office" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <un110@qatar.io>
Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 06:02:00 +0100
Subject: Dear Customer, Apply For a Loan

Dear Customer,

Thank you for contacting.

We want you to know ,you are guaranteed a swift and good service,our
goal is to satisfy your every want as far as finance is concerned.

From application to funding is within 24hrs.

To get started you will need to formally apply by providing the
information requested for.

Thank you for contacting have a wonderful day.

PERSONAL DATA



First Name

Middle Name.

Last Name.

Residential Address.

Telephone Number.(mobile/land).

Loan Amount.

Loan Duration.

Occupation.

Position.

Date Of Birth.



Name of Next of Kin.(Full Name).

Residential Address Of Next Of Kin.

Telephone Number Of Next Of Kin.

Please provide the correct details so we can proceed in your loan transaction.
Your satisfaction is our utmost concern.


Your details are expected.

Thank you.
Mr john smith

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