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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: "Etco Loan Firm" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <etcoloanfirm1@outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 21:23:51 +0530
Subject: APPLY FOR A LOAN TODAY'

Dear Sir\Madam,

I am Mr Johnson Clark from Etco loan Firm & Co, a Private Money Lender and a cooperate financial for real estate and any kinds of business financing.I also offer Loans to individuals, Firms and cooperate bodies at 2% interest rate per annul and 0.2% interest rate monthly base, loan terms determinant,Loan amount between the sum of $5,000.00 to $10,000,000.00 US Dollars, £5,000.00 to £8,000,000.00GB Pounds. Loan for developing businesses a competitive edge/ business expansion are you in need of a loan,if yes kindly contact our company email: etcoloanfirm1@outlook.com

Regards,
Mr, Johnson Clark
HEAD OFFICE,
2 Tudor Lane, Cardiff,
South Wales, CF11 6AZ UK.
Telephone:+447010786739.
Email: etcoloanfirm1@outlook.com
BRANCH OFFICE IN INDIA,
23B Raja garden, Shivaji Place,
Near DTC Bus Terminus (New Delhi)
Contact via mail: etcoloanfirm1@outlook.com
Telephone:+918527430091.

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