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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: "Willow Finance Ltd" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <financialaids@inbox.ru>
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:31:49 -0000
Subject: Re: Instant loan up to 15,000USD in 48hours

Hello!

You dont have to work too hard for a better lifestyle

Here is an opportunity for those in financial needs and those who want financial
up lift in various area of their of their career and business. We give out loan at 2%
interest rate. Our loan transfer options include; * Wire Transfer *bank certified check
*Western Union and *Money Gram.

Yes, I need quick response, kindly send us your details
as follows to ( list.willowsfinance@list.ru )

Name:
Address:
Phone:
Cell:
Date of Birth:
Marital Status:
Loan Duration:
Loan Amount:


Note: we also offer personal loans.


Regards,
James P
Marketing Dept.
Email: list.willowsfinance@list.ru
_____________________________
United Kingdom, London, NW4 4DJ

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