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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: Stanley Clarke<jchavez@venetur.gob.ve>
Reply-To: stanleyclarkeloan@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2015 07:16:45 +0100
Subject: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

DO you need a quick loan, here is an opportunity at 3% interest rate set in which you can borrow, repay
within a certain period of time.If you are interested, please contact by e-mail:stanleyclarkeloan@gmail.com

Below information's is required for processing:

* Full Name:
* Address:
* Country:
* Phone:
* Loan Amount Needed:
* The purpose of the loan:
* Loan Duration:

To discuss your situation, please contact:

Stanley Clarke.
Email: stanleyclarkeloan@gmail.com
Telephone:(781)-369-5127

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