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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: "David Brown" <investment_loans@one.co.il>
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:51:06 +0100 (WEST)
Subject: INVESTMENT LOAN




Dear Sir/Madam,





Do accept my sincere apologies if this email does not meet your personal
ethics.



I am a UK based private lender offering Loans for Investments for
Companies and individuals who can provide paper works to establish that
they have projects that are viable with excellent returns on investment,
your case is considered irrespective of your bad credit history,



Will assist you in building your financial capital, all kinds of loans are
accessible both short and long term loans. All you have to do is reply to
this email and we will commence as soon as possible.



If you are interested in obtaining a GUARANTEED cash loan with no hassles,
the faster you reply, the faster you will receive that much needed cash
with low interest rate.



Contact me now via email:investments.loans@one.co.il



Sincerely,



David Brown



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