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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. Markay Jr. Lance" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <markaylancejnr3@globomail.com>
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 10:00:54 -0400
Subject: DO YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP

PLATINUM SECURED LOANS LIMITED
70-74 Brunswick Str. StocktonStockton-On-Tees,
Cleveland, TS1 1DW
 
We are personal loan providers within and outside the United Kingdom.
 
We have the cheapest interest loan you can ever imagine that suits your circumstances no matter how it is. Take advantage of our loan offers as stated below. This includes:
 
OPEN END CREDIT
This A pre-approved loan between our financial institution and borrower that may be used repeatedly up to a certain limit and can subsequently be paid back prior to payments coming due.
 
CLOSE END CREDIT
In this type of loan or credit arrangement, the full amount owed must be paid back by the borrower by a set point in time.
 
SECURED LOAN
These are secured (or borrowed) against an asset you own, such as your home, which is offered up as collateral
 
UNSECURED LOAN
These are not secured against any assets. The bank can only utilize collectors (and freeze your accounts) if you default. Above all you can enjoy collateral free loan or project/ business financing.
 
CONVENTIONAL LOANS
These loans include personal loans, home equity loans, car loans, etc.
 
AY DAY LOANS
Payday loan (also called a payday advance) is a small, short-term unsecured loan.
 
Lets take over all your risk for just 3% interest.
 
Feel free to contact us today and let us share your risk and rescue you from bad business.
 
 
Yours truly,
 
Markay Lance Jnr                                        
Platinum Secured Loans
 
 
 
 
 
Platinum Secured Loans.... We Share Your Problem By Providing  You With Solution

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