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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: "SIN NOMBRE " <miros@supernet.com.bo>
Reply-To: CAROL TURKER LOAN COMPANY <carolturkerloancompany@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:21:58 -0400 (BOT)
Subject: LOAN

Hello,

I am a private lender,I grant loans to companies and individuals at a low and
affordable interest rate of 2.5% per annum both on long and short terms basis.
For eligibility, you must be an adult who is above 18 years of age. You must
also specify your loan amount in either Pounds, Euro or US Dollar.

You are to reply now given us some of your informations, Before we will forward
to you the Company's Loan Terms and Repayment Installment for the Loan Amount.

Personal Loan
Business Loan
Home Equity Loan
Debt Consolidations Loan

For us to proceed, Fill below the loan application form if you are interested in
our offer.

(1) Full Names:
(2) Date of birth :
(3) Contact/Mailing Address:
(4) Country:
(5) State:
(6) Marital status:
(7) Gender:
(8) Amount needed as loan:
(9) State Purpose of Loan:
(10) Loan duration:
(11) Occupation:
(12) Cell-Phone number:
(13) Monthly Income:
(14) User Name Of Your Email:
(15) Which of the website did you get our ad:

Get back to me as soon as possible with above details for more
information.I hope to hear from you.

Thanks for your time,


Kinds Regards,
C.E.O
Mrs. Carol Turker
Contact Email: (carolturkerloancompany@gmail.com)

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