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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: james scott <jamesscottloan23@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2014 21:22:27 +0100
Subject: LOAN OFFER APPLY NOW

Hello
james scott Financial Investment is a private money laundry company. I give
out loans with an interest rate of 3% per annual and within the
amount of $5,000.00 to $900,000,000.00 as the loan offer but due to
your capability. 100% Project Funding with secured and unsecured loans
available. We are guaranteed in giving out financial services to our
numerous clients all over the world. With our flexible lending
packages, loans can be processed and funds transferred to the borrower
within the shortest time possible. We operate under clear and
understandable terms and we offer loans of all kinds to interested
clients, firms, companies, and all kinds of business organizations,
private individuals and real estate investors. Just complete the form
below and get back to us as we expect your swift and immediate
response.


FILL OUT THE LOAN APPLICATION FORM:


First Name: .....................
Last Name: ......................
Gender: ...........................
Marital status: ..............................
Contact Address: .............................
City/Zip code: .........................
Country: ............................
Date of Birth: .........................
Amount Needed as Loan: ..................
Loan Duration: ...............................
Occupation: ..............................
Monthly Income: ...........................
Purpose for Loan: ..............................
Direct Phone number: ...................................

Return your completed form to us via email jamesscottloan23@gmail.com
mr james scott
Managing Director

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