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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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Fraud email example:

From: "Private Millionaire Loan Company Plc." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <godwinemefiele.mr@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 23:23:01 +0100
Subject: Loan guarantee

Private Millionaire Loan Company Plc.
Plot 37, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Way
Central Business District,Cadastral Zone,
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory,Nigeria
P.M.B. 0189, Garki Abuja.
Nigeria
12/12/2014
Dear Prospective Client,
I am Mr.Godwin Emefiele of Private Millionaire Loan Company.A registered and legitimate private loan lender.I render financial services (LOANS) and
I give out loans at low interest rate to the financial handicapped,Individuals,companies,industries, firms and people in the society.
And also sponsor you to unlish your talent and acheive your goal, we give out loans ranging from $5000usd and above.... If you are interested in
any of the above,contact us via email LOAN AGENT:
Mr.Godwin Emefiele of Private Millionaire
Tel: +234 814 803 0429
EMAIL: godwinemefiele.mr@gmail.com
TERMS AND APPLICATION FORM
CONDITIONS:
{ 1 } The applicant will start the repayment of interest at the end of every month starting from the next month after loan has been transfered.
{ 2 } Failure to pay back the loan at this expected date/period, legal actions will be taken against the applicant by our attorney immediately.
{ 3 } Applicant who is unable to meet with the repayment will be given 2 weeks more as a grace period before legal actions will be taken.
{4} We can also adjust the duration or the terms of the loan if the applicant cant repay or need the loan for more that 5 years.
{ 5 } In agreement to this, applicant will be expected to send a signed copy of the loan terms and send to us for further documentation.
Once this is received, we will inform you when your loan will be approved and ready for transfer.
Note: Incase you are unable to print and send a scanned copy back to us, you can as well use your name in place of your signature in agreement and send it back to us.
If you accept with these terms and conditions you can fill the Loan Application Form below and send back to us.
LOAN APPLICATION FORM
FIRST NAME:.............................................................................................
LAST NAME:......................... .....................................................................
CONTACT ADRESS:.................................................................................
NATIONALITY:...........................................................................................
COUNTRY: ................................................................................................
DATE OF BIRTH: .......................................................................................
GENDER:...................................................................................................
MARITAL STATUS:....................................................................................
CURRENT POSITION AT PLACE OF WORK:.................................................
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:........................................................................
ZIP/COUNTRY CODE:.....................................................................................
NEXT OF KIN:................................................................................................
ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN:............................................................................
APPLICANT TEL:..............................................................................................
FAX: .................................................................................................................
AMOUNT REQUIRED AS LOAN:.........................................................................
PROPOSED TERM/DURATION OF LOAN:..........................................................
PURPOSE OF LOAN:........................................................................................
DO YOU HAVE ANY ASSETS:...........................................................................
IF YES GIVE A BRIEF DESCRIPTION/DETAILS BELOW:....................................
DATE:....................................................................................................................................
Applicant Signature.
Best Regards,
Mrs. Ann Maria Partner
Secretary
Onbehalf of my boss Mr.Godwin Emefiele
Private Millionaire Loan Company Plc.

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