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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: <fanincal1112@pedro561.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <reliancecommercialfinance@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:32:14 -0700
Subject: APPY FOR YOUR LOAN NOW @ 3% RATE


Dear recipient: This is Reliance Commercial Finance , a reputable firm.We, =
private loans legal loan money to people and companies in need of financial=
resources assistance.We give unsecured interest rate of 3%. We are using t=
his medium to inform you that we are reliable beneficiary assistance as we'=
ll be glad to offer you a loan. Note that we deal with serious minded peopl=
e and businesses with zeal, you can really trust. If you are really in need=
of a loan contact us via the contact below. Email:reliancecommercialfinanc=
e@aol.com Office Address: #34 GREEN PARK MAIN ROAD, 87565 NEW DELHI, INDIA =
approved and released to you. How to Apply? Please fill out the application=
form below: LOAN APPLICATION FORM Title * * Full Name E-mail * Address Hom=
e Phone No * Mobile No * * Fax Number Home * Address Town / City * State / =
Province * Country * Age * Sex * Occupation * * Monthly Income Do you have =
an account? * Have you applied before? * Loan Amount Required * Loan Durati=
on * Purpose of Loan * Note: Applicant below 20 years of age is not qualifi=
ed to apply, as this is against the policy of business loans. We hope you w=
ill allow us to serve you. Sincerely, Warm Regards Mr. James Williams Chief=
Executive Officer (C.E.O) RELIANCE COMMERCIAL Financial Loan Firm. Email:r=
eliancecommercialfinance@aol.com

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