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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: "John West" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <adrianusantonius@outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2014 03:18:09 +0200
Subject: GOOD DAY


Apply for personal, business project financing and any type loan at 3% annual Interest, Contact Mike Morgan of the Mike Morgan Loans

Via E-mail: adrianusantonius@outlook.com

In business, it takes money to make money. We are ready to entrust our money on you and your business ideas if you meet the necessary requirement.and remember your bank can only give you loan for at least 12% interest rate so contact us Today and we will give you the best service.

Best Regards
Barr John West

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