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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: "Bayport Finance Loan Pty Ltd" <bayportfinance@financier.com>
Reply-To: bayportfinance@execs.com
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 04:20:53 -0000
Subject: BAYPORT FINANCE LOAN OFFER AT 3.1%



Welcome to Bayport Financial Services Pty Ltd.
(A Personalized Service For All Your Borrowing Needs)

Do you need a loan to clear your debts/bills, or start up a
business.Then considers your financial problems over. In today's
economic climate, finding reliable funding sources can be frustrating
and full of disappointments, but with our sophisticated loan repayment
plan, everyone smiles home.
We Offer guaranteed loan services of any amount and to any part of
South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Swaziland, Mozambique and Namibia
to individuals, companies, realtors and corporate bodies at our
superb interest rate of 3.1% APR Typical variable.
Get a Personal Loan now for house improvements, commercial/business
loan, car loan, leasing/equipment finance, debt consolidation,
investment property/Finance For Loan Applications, do complete the
information’s form below and return by email

1. Full Names:
2. Contact Address:
3. Contact Tel No:
4. Occupations:
5. Monthly Income:
6. Marital Status:
7. Email:
8.ID No:


Yours In Service,
Claudia Jacobs Mrs.
Loan Applications Supervisor
Direct Line: +27737138222
Email: bayportfin@execs.com


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