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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" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <excelgroupltdco@live.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:26:10 -0500
Subject: Best Loan Offer

I am Sir Stephen Batt a private Loan lender and a cooperate financier for real estate and various types of business financing,
we offer loans to individuals, firms and corporate bodies at 3% interest rate per annum and 3% interest rate monthly base,
loan terms determinant, capital base between the amount of $5,000.00 to $50,000,000.00 US Dollars.



Loan for developing businesses a competitive edge

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: excelfunds@excelfunds.umail.net

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