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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: samuel scott <scottfinancialcenter@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2016 00:23:53 +0100
Subject: CHEAP LOAN OFFER

--
Do you need 100% Finance LOAN? a financial lender and consultant, We
are cooperate lenders. I can service your financial need with less payback
problem that is why we fund you for just 3%. Whatever your circumstances,
self employed, retired, have a poor credit rating, we could help.

No social security and no credit check, 100% Guarantee. All you have
to do is let us know exactly what you want and we will surely make your
​​dream come true. We have unlimited capital. For further details fill the
Company's Loan Application Form with the following details below:

LOAN OFFER AT 3% INTEREST RATE ==== APPLY NOW, email:
scottfinancecenter@hotmail.com or visit our website
http://scottfinancecompany.devhub.com for more information.

1. Full Names :..............................................
2. Contact Address :.....................................
3. Age:...........................................................
4. Sex:...........................................................
5. Marital Status:..........................................
6. Loan Amount Needed:.............................
7. Duration of the Loan:...............................
8. Purpose for Loan :.....................................
9. Monthly Income :......................................
10.Direct Telephone Number:.......................
11. Occupation:...............................................
12. City:...........................................................
13. Country:....................................................


Sincerely,

Samuel Scott,
Scott Finance Company
http://scottfinancecompany.devhub.com/

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