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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: "Theresa Hotz" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <kredit009@aim.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:12:55 +0200
Subject: Prestiti Disponibili / Loans Available..

Ciao,

Sei alla ricerca di una societa di prestito che puo offrire un prestito?

Avete bisogno di un prestito per espandere la vostra attività / azienda o avete bisogno di un prestito personale.

Offriamo tutti i tipi di prestiti agli investitori, aziende e privati a un tasso di interesse molto basso.

Offriamo prestiti personali, prestiti auto, mutui casa, prestiti agli studenti, prestiti commerciali, prestiti di investimento, prestiti di consolidamento del debito, ecc

Tale finanziamento è garantito e sarà pagato a voi dalle nostre banche.

La tua candidatura per il vostro prestito oggi e ottenere un prestito approvato dalla nostra azienda.

Contatto Email: kredit009@aim.com

Cordiali Saluti,

La signora Theresa Hotz
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Hello,

Are you searching for a loan company that can offer you a loan?

Do you need a loan to expand your business/company or you need a personal loan?

We offer all types of loans to investors,companies and individuals at a very low interest rate.

We offer Personal Loans, Car Loans, Home Loans, Student Loans, Business Loans, Investment loans, Debt Consolidation loans etc.

This loan is guaranteed and will be paid out to you by our banks.

Apply for your loan today and get an approved loan from our company.

Contact E-Mail: kredit009@aim.com

Yours Sincerely,

Mrs.Theresa Hotz

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