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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: ms@test.com
Reply-To: eds3863@ymail.com
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:44:11 -0800
Subject: The Henderson Investment Fund Ltd., Provides You With Loans

Finance Manager; Henderson Investment Funds Ltd.,
Telephone No: +44.702.401.3398
Email Address: eds3863@ymail.com

The Henderson Investment Fund Ltd.,UK has provided Financial supports and sponsored huge projects both within and outside Europe; due to our absolute capacity to release Loan-Funds to beneficiaries via Swift MT103 (unconditional). You should apply for the LOAN of your desired amount and once it's approved by PFS UK, our Financial Auditors will sign an AGREEMENT with you, and proceed to wire the Funds via Swift Transfer directly to your own bank account. We offer huge LOANS for serious businesses (individuals and corporate) who require Funds for capital expansion and execution of legitimate projects worldwide. It will be helpful if you let us know details of your business for which funding is required, what is the exact amount of initial funding you wish to receive from us.

Henderson Investment Funds Ltd., UK has been a leading provider of private loan, credit line, corporate/business loan, financial instruments (for execution of huge projects) and equity securities to middle market companies worldwide since the past 24years. We strictly comply to the high ethical standards in financial support practices and acts in compliance with the British Code of Ethics.
We are capable of providing funds on loan basis to finance your investment projects once we confirm your integrity and capability to repay the Loan within five (5) years. Our role is purely return on investment. We are financial facilitators accredited to Prime Banks and leading providers of private debt, mezzanine loan and equity securities to middle-market companies worldwide.

We have maintained an esteemed tradition of integrity over a long period of time. Therefore, your protection and peace of mind is 100% guaranteed.
Awaiting Your Prompt Response Today!

Regards,

MR. ANTHONINO BOSCO
Finance Manager-; Henderson Investment Fund Ltd., UK
Telephone No: +44.702.401.3398.

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