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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: WONGA LOAN <wongaloan405@gmail.com>
Reply-To: wongaloan404@admin.in.th
Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 05:55:48 +0400
Subject: FAST LOAN




Flexible, short term loans that give you lots of
control

Dear VALUED CUSTOMER,
Have you ever searched for Fund, Loans, Financial Assistance or need an
accredited lender to help you meet up with your needs and demands? Do you
want to buy a Car or any other Property? Or have your Bank turned you down?
Are they delaying your plans with too much paper work? Is your monthly
income disappearing due to high interest rate on your Loans, Credit or
Bonds? Have you been blacklisted? Or you want to make Consolidations?

Then you have no alternative than to get an instant and reliable service
from our loaning Agency. We offer Personal Loans @ 3.5% P.A ranging from
(R10, 000.00 – R500, 000.00). While Business Loans @ 3.5% P.A ranging
from (R500, 000.00 – R20, 000,000.00). Loan duration is 1 to 120months
(Maximum). Very easy, all you need to do in applying is to send us your
personal details as instructed.
Your Full Name * Surname * ID Number * Cell No *
Email Address * Nationality *

TO–[wongaloan404@admin.in.th] OR Contact us +27(0) 845777054

We will always do our best to determine what you can comfortably afford to
repay by taking your current personal financial circumstances into
consideration and then set your loan amount accordingly. Refer to the Loan
Options Table below which was calculated at 3.5% P.A Personal Loan as a
mere guide. Choose the installment and loan term that suits you. Fax No.
+27(0) 866165486.
LOAN
AMOUNT 24 Months Total amount
repayable 36 Months Total amount
repayable 48 Months Total amount
repayable 60 Months Total amount
repayable
R 5 000 R 216 R 5,184 R 146 R 5,274 R 111 R 5,365 R 90.96 R 5,457
R 15 000 R 648 R 15,552 R 439 R 15,823 R 335 R 16,096 R 272 R 16,372
R 30 000 R 1,296 R 31,105 R 879 R 31,646 R 670 R 32,192 R 545 R 32,745
R 60 000 R 2,592 R 62,211 R 1,758 R 63,292 R 1,341 R 64,385 R 1,091 R
65,490
R 80 000 R 3,456 R 82,949 R 2,344 R 84,089 R 1,788 R 85,847 R 1,455 R
87,320
R 100 000 R 4,320 R 103,686 R 2,930 R 105,487 R 2,235 R 107,308 R 1,819 R
109,150
R 120 000 R 5,184 R 124,423 R 3,516 R 126,543 R 2,682 R 128,770 R 2,183 R
130,980
Wonga Finance SA(Pty)Company No.2010/015269/07. A registered Credit
Provider.NCRCP5033

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