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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: Virgin Money <jahohastudios@ndrmusic.com>
Reply-To: virginmoneyfinance@gmail.com
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:27:29 +0800
Subject: Merry Christmas Offer



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Virgin Money Finance

Loan Offer At 3.5% Interest Rate

We are one of the leading providers of Loans and we offer
Loans, ranging from $10,000 - $10 million USD to individuals,
Firms and Cooperate bodies at 3.5% interest rate per annual.

We offer the following:
. Personal Loan (Secure and Unsecured)
. Business Loan (Secure and Unsecured)
. Consolidation Loan

Apply now and receive response within 24 hours and
applicant must be 18 years and above.

Sincerely,
Jayne Anne Gadhia
Virgin Money Finance
A better way to financial freedom

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