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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: "Muthoot Finance" <halimattun@istanabudaya.gov.my>
Reply-To: muthootfinanccehome@gmail.com
Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2015 01:03:54 -0800
Subject:

Get your CHRISTMAS loan at @ 3%. Apply Now for 48hours Approval. Contact us via e-Mail: muthootfinanccehome@gmail.com if interested. (Serious Inquiry Only)
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Holen Sie sich Ihre WEIHNACHTS Darlehen zu @ 3%. Jetzt bewerben für 48 Stunden Zulassung. Kontaktieren Sie uns per E-Mail: muthootfinanccehome@gmail.com wenn interessiert. (Serious Anfrage nur)
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Få din JUL lån på @ 3%. Ansøg Nu til 48 timer Godkendelse. Kontakt os via e-mail: muthootfinanccehome@gmail.com hvis interesseret. (Kun Serious Inquiry)
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Haal je KERSTMIS lening tegen @ 3%. Solliciteer nu voor 48 uur goedkeuring. Neem contact met ons op via e-mail: als muthootfinanccehome@gmail.com geïnteresseerd. (Serious Inquiry Only)

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