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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. MARK SPENCER" <vatlfundin@vf.vc>
Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:03:43 +0100
Subject: ****SPAM**** RE: Loan Offer to all. Apply Now!!!!!!

Loan Offer to all. Apply Now!!!!!!


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Our loans are well insured for maximum security is our priority. Contact Virgin Atlántico funding now, Loan specialists who help stop Bad Credit History, to discover a win solution which is Our Mission. Are you financially squeezed? Do you seek funds to pay off credits and debts? Do you seek finance to set up your own business? Are you in need of private or business loans for various purposes? Do you seek loans to carry out large projects? Do you seek funding for various other processes? If you have any of the above problems, I can be of assistance to you Interested Persons should contact us via this email (vatlfundin@vf.vc).


Have a nice day
Mark Spencer

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