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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: "Affordable Loan Offer at 3%" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info1@aol.es>
Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 22:58:38 +0200
Subject: Apply Now!

Loans

Bring your plans to life with CREDIMADRID Loans.

Enjoy low interest rates, easy payment terms on your financing needs such as:

*Home Renovation / Upgrades
*Tuition / Education
*Debt Consolidation
*Business Loans
*Personal Loans
*Furniture
*Vacation / Travel
*Health and Wellness
*Medical Emergencies
*Refinance

Interest Rate 3%

Minimum of $10,000

Maximum of $5,000,000

If you're interested fill out our simple application to get started today!

1. Full Name..........
2. Address..........
3. Country..........
4. State................
5. Occupation..........
6. Telephone Number......
7. Age..........
8. Purpose of loan..........
9. Marital Status..........
10. Sex...............
11. Amount Needed...........
12. Loan Duration................

Send your e-mails to: smortgage@dhimail.com

Thank you for your understanding and waiting to hear from you.

Regards,
Mr Daniel Herman
CREDIMADRID loans


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