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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: aansaj@rediffmail.com
Reply-To: kasmankarim@consultant.com
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 18:03:27 +0530
Subject: LOAN APPLICATION .!!

Greetings,



We invite you to partner with us and profit in our new Loans and Project funding program we are currently growing our global presence by investing in projects outside this Region in the form of debt finance only/Soft free Loan we grant Business Express Loan. We don’t a have any specific area for funding we fund projects after the careful study of the business plan to know the exit strategy. We are a trusted resource that helps millions of companies and individuals worldwide connect with soft loans for a very low interest or sometimes free loan and services they are looking for. Our program is low interest, guaranteed approval and quick funding within days.


We provide finance to entrepreneurs of all types - whether franchisees, restaurant owners, construction, trading, other business innovators or just about anyone that needs cash. Service render includes personal loan, mortgage loan, car loan, business loan, education loan, gold loan, etc., contact us now and find out how we can help you secure a loan to grow and support or re-finance all your business needs.


Submit your Business proposal to: kasmankarim@consultant.com

I am looking forward to hearing from you.


Regards and Allah bless,

Kasman Karim


Group CEO Financial Home

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