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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: Fedinard Edward <npenachi@indeci.gob.pe>
Reply-To: Fedinard Edward <edwardfinancialonline@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:11:22 -0500 (PET)
Subject: Loans 3%





Hello Am Mr Fedinard Edward, Legitimate and reliable loan lender.I give
out loans on a clear and understandable terms and conditions at 3%
interest rate. From $8000 to $7000000 USD, Euro And Pounds Only. I give
out Business Loans, Personal Loans, Student Loans,Car Loans And Loans
To Pay Off Bills. If you need a loan what you have to do is for you to
contact me directly immediately now at: edwardfinancialonline@hotmail.com
God Bless You.

Regards,

Mr Fedinard Edward.
Email: edwardfinancialonline@hotmail.com

Note:that all mail must be sent to: edwardfinancialonline@hotmail.com

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