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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: max max win <maxwinloanfirm@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 05:30:07 -0700
Subject:

Hello,

I am Mr..Max Win, a Legitimate And a Reputable money Lender. We are
dynamic
company with financial assistance.We loan funds out to individuals in
need of financial assistance, that have bad credit or in need of money to
pay
bills,to invest on business.Contact us via E-mail address: :
maxwinloanfirm@gmail.com

FILL OUT THIS FORM IF INTERESTED.

Mr /Mrs name: ..............................
Last name:.........................
Business name(If Any): ..........................
Loan Amount needed: .............................
Loan Duration:....................................
Purpose of loan: ..............................
Monthly Income..........................
E-mail: ..............................
Country:....................
City: ..............................
State/Province: ..............................
Phone: .............................

Services Rendered include; Refinance,Home Improvement,Investment Loan,Auto
Loans,Debt Consolidation,Line of Credit,Second Mortgage,Business Loans,
Personal Loans,Car Loan,Auto Loan. Contact us via E-mail address:
maxwinloanfirm@gmail.com


Kind regards/Respect.
Contact Email: {maxwinloanfirm@gmail.com}
office United Kingdom
+447035917536
Many thanks
Sir. Max Win

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