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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: Highgate Finance Corporation Pty Ltd <highgatefin@financier.com>
Reply-To: infohighgate@financier.com
Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 04:39:39 -0400
Subject: Highgate Loan Offer



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Highgate Finance Corporation Pty Ltd

Get a loan from R10,000(Ten Thousand South Africa Rand) up to
R10,000,000.00 (Ten Million South Africa Rand) whenever you need it at a
fixed interest rate of 2.8% for your peace of mind. Whether you need money
for unexpected expenses, a medical crisis, to further children's'
education, home renovations, car loan, business loan or consolidate your
accounts Highgate personal loan could be the ideal solution.

With Highgate Finance, you don't need to wait any longer for the loan you
need! Apply right now in 2 easy steps-starts by completing the short
applications form below and return by email:info@highgatefn.com, or fax.
You'll have a decision in maximum 24 working hours and a cash lump sum
could be in your account within just 48 hours!

Short Application Form:

1. Full Names: ......................

2. Contact Address: ..................

3. Contact Office Tel No: ..........

4. Contact Cell No: ..................

5. Contact Email: .................

6. Occupations: .....................

7. Monthly Incomes: ............

8. ID Number: ................

9. Marital Status: ............

Yours In Services,

Wendy Williamson (Mrs.),

Highgate Finance (Manager Operations.)

Contact No: +27739369807

Email: info@highgatefn.com

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