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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: Excel Funds Limited <admin@hbtele.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:33:14 +0800
Subject: Best Loan Offer


Do you need a loan to clear your debts/bills, or start up a business? Then consider your financial problems over. We Offer guaranteed loan services of any amount and to any part of the world for (individuals, firms, realtors and corporate bodies) at an attractive interest rate of just 3% per annum.

Our team of loan experts first listens to their client’s requirements and then provides them with best loan solutions.

We offer the following kinds of loans:

Personal Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
Business Loans (Secure and Unsecured)
Consolidation Loan
Combination Loan
Low Down or Zero Money Financing Program Available

DO CONTACT US TODAY ON OUR EMAIL FOR MORE ENQUIRIES: excelgroupltd@excelgrouplimited.umail.net

Yours Sincerely
Sir Stephen Batt
Private Loan lender /Cooperate financier




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