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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: "Mr. Harry H. Slater," <mrharryslater@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:49:27 -0700
Subject: HOW ARE YOU TODAY


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Welcome to Capital Wealth Management Inc.
(A Personalized Service For All Your Borrowing Needs)

Let me introduce my humble self, I am a Financial Consultant/Broker living
in London-U.K and I am in contract with Capital Wealth Management Inc to
source for companies and individuals who need loan to aid their various
businesses. Do you need a loan to clear your debts/bills, or start up a
business? Then consider your financial problems over. In today's economic
climate, finding reliable funding sources can be frustrating and full of
disappointments,but with our sophisticated loan repayment plan, everyone
smiles home.

We Offer guaranteed loan services of any amount but mainly in Millions of
U.S Dollars and to any part of the world to individuals, companies, realtors
and corporate bodies at our superb interest rate of 3% APR Typical variable.
Get a Personal Loan now for commercial/business loan, leasing/equipment
finance, debt consolidation, investment property/Finance.

For Loan Application, do complete the information below and return by email.

1.Full Names:
2.Country of Origin/Contact Address:
3.Contact Tel No:
4.Occupations:
5.Monthly Income:
6.Marital Status:
7.Email:

Yours In Service,
Mr. Harry H. Slater,
Financial Consultant/Broker



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