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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: "Norton Finance Group" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <nortonfinancegrouop@ymail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:43:36 -0000
Subject: Project Funding

Greetings,

We the Norton Finance Group invite you to partner with us and benefit in our new Loan and Business Financing program. We offer flexible loans and funding for various projects bypassing the usual rigorous procedures. This Financing program allows a client to enjoy low interest payback for as low as 3% per annum for a period of 5-25 years. We can approve a loan/funding for up to USD 500,000,000.00 or more depending on the nature of business. We are currently funding for:
* Starting up a Franchise
* Business Acquisition
* Business Expansion
* Commercial Real Estate purchase
* Contract Execution
We are open to having a good business relationship with you. If you have a solid background and idea of making good profit in any Business venture, then avail your self the opportunity by contact us for possible business co-operation.
Norton Finance Group,
London
United Kingdom.
Tele:+(44) 7011108368
Email: nortonfinancegrouop@ymail.com
http://www.nortonfinance.co.uk

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