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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: <lawsonfunding@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2014 02:20:27 -0400
Subject: I thought you may be interested in Kelo-cote


Good Day To You

This is to Notify you that Mr. Mike Lawson is Currently offering Loan to
the needy at a low rate 0f 2% and with no credit check, we offer
Personal loan, debt consolidation loan, venture capital, business
loan,education loan, home loan,or loan for any reason if you are
interested contact via
lawsonfunding@gmail.com for more info, provide us this info below okay.

Name:..........................................
Country: .........................................
Address:..........................................
Marital
Status:.......................................
Sex:....................Age.......................
Loan Amount Needed:.........................
Loan Duration:...................................
Personal Mobile Number:.......................
Monthly Income:.....................................

Do not attempt reply to this automated email. contact via
lawsonfunding@gmail.com for more info.
Thanks And God Bless

Mr Mike Lawson
Head Of loan director
Use coupon code KC-FRIEND-5 for 5% off your next purchase on
http://www.Kelocote.com


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My IP Address: 41.203.69.1

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