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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: "MrSimon Porter's" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrsimonporters@she.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:50:44 +0700
Subject: MEDVET LOAN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OFFER WITH LOW RATE OF 3%

Dear Valued Customer, We help you to change the way you live.Seeking for a loan with us is simple and straight forward transaction, loans from $5,000 to $16,000,000.00 over 1 to 30 years.we make the process convenient and fast. Our interest rate is 3% APR Typical variable and this means that all of our clients pay this rate Our aim is to offer our clients tailor made financial solutions to meet your current and future financial needs. We know our transparent approach is a proven formula in building a long term and trusting relationship with our clients. Our Financial loan service is 100% guaranteed INFORMATIONS NEEDED ARE: Name(Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.): ......... First name: .............................. Middle name: ............................ Last name: ............................. Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd): ........... Gender:....................... ......... Marital status: ........................... Identity Card : ........................... Total Amount Needed:...................... Time Duration ............ Address: .......................... City: .................. State/province: ................... Zip/postal code: .............. Country: ........... Phone: ............. Mobile/cellular: ......... Monthly Income ................... Occupation: .......... E-mail: .................. Have a nice day. Regard. Yours sincerely Mr Simon Porter's Email: mrsimonporters@she.com

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