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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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Fraud email example:

From: Phoenix Capital Limited <nelsoncambell01@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 09:44:51 +0100
Subject: PROJECT FUNDING/LOANS AVAILABLE!!!

ATTN:

Are you an Individual or business entrepreneur searching for Risk
capital, Business angels, Private investors, Private capital, or
Venture capital for your Company or Business? Do you think of getting
a Financial Help? Are you seriously in need of an urgent Loan? Then
start right here! We can find you the Capital in the form of loans or
private equity to finance or expand your business.

It’s no secret that local Banks and Wall Street lenders face
incredible portfolio challenges, increased liquidity requirements and
increased government scrutiny. Most of the Wall Street lenders are
still on the sidelines and the scrutiny on them will keep them there.
Banks are in a world of hurt with most banks just trying to survive.

Now, here’s the good news. Through our diversified funding sources
which include private funds and big hedge funds, we are able to
provide financing on any types of commercial properties, here you will
gain access to private investors, business angels or institutional
investors looking for business and private investment. We also offer a
contact guarantee!!! why don't you hurry now and Grab your Guaranteed
and Secured Loan today at Phoenix Capital Limited, we give out loans
online to all interested Persons/Company world wide at a very low
interest rate. We are an asset based financial lending institution
that do personal and business/project loans.

We offer great rates starting at 5% per annum! Great terms 0 - 10
years!!! Let us help you with your financial needs, We are not FICO
score or credit bureau driven but look at our client’s needs and
assets! Let us help you by tailoring a loan package to YOU not your
Credit score. we do complete funding for early stage-start-up
ventures, existing Ventures and do total completion and investment
expansion projects. Leverage walk-in equity on discounted commercial
or residential purchases by employing our funds for down payment &
closing costs.

We also offer for investors or business angels the best possible
return on investment, particularly in the form of risk capital. You
can easily and quickly find private and institutional investors
investment opportunities in every sector and country.

Phoenix Capital Limited is an enterprise specializing in the
structuring of projects to synchronize them with funding sources to
convert them into a successful reality. In Phoenix Capital Limited we
give you fast and efficient responses for the enrichment and
experience of your Project.

Project Financing/Loans guaranteed from us is between sums of
£20,000.00 and £2,000,000,000.00 to individuals or groups, with a
duration of not later than 10 years and a grace period of 12
additional months.

If you are interested in benefiting from our awesome financial scheme
kindly revert by sending an email or just a phone call for further
information.

PHOENIX CAPITAL LIMITED (RC: 08335679)
Registered Office: 22 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1JA
Branch Office: 5 Brownswood Road, Beaconsfield,
Buckinghamshire, HP9 2NU, United Kingdom
Tel: +44-703-593-3492
Fax: +44-705-386-9463
Email: phoenixcapitalltd01@live.com

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