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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: Rizwana <rizwanaloan1@Rizwana.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <rizwana.loan@xd.ae>
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 12:16:14 +0530
Subject: Genuine Loan

Good Day Sir/Ma,

I am A Private Loan Investor, I offer Loan to those who needs Financial Help with low interest rate. We Offer Business Loan, Personal Loan, Long/Short Terms Loan, Do you Need a loan, debt Consolidation, business or personal? We consider Your case irrespective of your bad credit history. Get a GUARANTEED cash loan from $1,500 to $10,000,000 USD with GUARANTEED APPROVAL with no pre-pay penalties. Email reply direct to: rizwana.loan@xd.ae

our mission is to assist and render help to people that need financial assitance.

Healthy Regards
Mrs Rizwana Loan Inc

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