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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: CORPORATE LOAN FIRM <CENT1@HAGGINS.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <corporate_loansltd@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 18:29:56 +0530
Subject: DO YOU NEED A LEGIT LOAN?

Hello,

Do you need a quick loan at low interest rate of 3%? Do you have unpaid
bills? You have been rejected by so many banks? You need to finance your business or to expand your business? or you need a personal loan for personal reasons? We are dedicated to solve all your financial problems. Contact us via: corporate_loansltd@yahoo.com

Your following details are needed:

REQUIRED INFORMATION

Your names ..........
Amount Needed.........
Full Address..........
Duration:.............
Your country.........
Phone Number..........
Monthly Income........
Sex...................
Your Age..............

Fill the above loan application form to enable us proceed on your loan
request.

Contact us now Via this Email: corporate_loansltd@yahoo.com

May the almighty God bless and protect you.

Dr Charles Davids
C.E.O.

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