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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: "Mrs Nancy Loan Service" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrsnancyloans2011@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:10:28 -0700
Subject: Apply for your 2% Loan

We are certified, trustworthy, reliable, efficient, dynamic, fast,
reliable,financier for real estate cooperate and all forms of business
processes
Will provide long term financing
The maximum loan Duration 5-30 years.
We offer this type of loan and much more:
* Personal Loans (unsecured loans)
* Business Loans (Unsecured Loan)
* Consolidation Loans
* The combination of credit
* Home Improvement

Please, if you are interested in our financial offer, please contact
us by e-mail:mrsnancyloans2011@aol.com

It is when we must take advantage, you will be prompted.
Our programs begin the process data in accordance with your loan amount.
Full Name :.............................
Gender :...........................
Marital status :.........................
Address :.......................
ZIP / City :.........................
Country :.........................
Occupation :.....................
The required amount :.......................
Duration :.............................
Purpose of loan :......................
Phone :.......................
Thank you for your interest!
Subject:
Mrs Nancy Lesneck.
(JRC / MD /)

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