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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: Wonga Online Loan <zacollection@wonga.co.za>
Reply-To: <wongafinancialoan@financier.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:34:58 +0200
Subject: RE:LOAN

 
 
Flexible, short term loans that give you lots of control
 
Dear VALUED CUSTOMER,
 
Have you ever searched for fund, loans, financial assistance or need an accredited lender to help you meet up with your needs and demands? Do you want to buy a Car or any other property? Or have your bank turned you down? Are they delaying your plans with too much paper work? Is your monthly income disappearing due to high interest rate on your Loans, Credit or Bonds? Have you been blacklisted? Or you want to make Consolidations?
Then you have no alternative than to get an instant and reliable service from our loaning Agency. We offer
 
Personal Loans @ 3.5% P.A ranging from (R50, 000.00 R500, 000.00). While Business Loans @ 4.5%
 
P.A ranging from (R500, 000.00 R10, 000,000.00). Loan duration is 1 to 120months (Maximum). Very easy and all you need to do to apply, Send us your personal details First.
Your Full Name *        Surname *        ID Number *        Cell No *        Email Address *        Nationality *
 
 
Send your details: wongafinancialoan@financier.com
We will always do our best to determine what you can comfortably afford to repay by taking your current personal financial circumstances into consideration and then set your loan amount accordingly. Refer to the Loan Options Table below which was calculated at 3.5% P.A Personal Loan as a mere guide. Choose the installment and loan term that suits you.
 
 
LOAN AMOUNT
 
 
24 Months
 
Total amount repayable
 
 
36 Months
 
Total amount repayable
 
 
48 Months
 
Total amount repayable
 
 
60 Months
 
Total amount repayable
R 50 000
R 2,160
R 51,840
R 1,460
R 52,740
R 1,110
R 53,650
R 900.96
R 54,570
R 150 000
R 6,480
R 155,520
R 4,390
R 158,230
R 3,350
R 160,960
R 2,720
R 163,720
R 300 000
R 12,960
R 311,050
R 8,790
R 316,460
R 6,700
R 321,920
R 5,450
R 327,450
R 600 000
R 25,920
R 622,110
R 17,580
R 632,920
R 13,410
R 643,850
R 10,910
R 654,900
R 800 000
R 34,560
R 829,490
R 23,440
R 840,890
R 17,880
R 858,470
R 14,550
R 873,200
R1 000 000
 
R 43,200
 
R 1,036,860
 
R 29,300
 
R 1,054,870
 
R 22,350
 
R 1,073,080
 
R 18,190
 
R 1,091,500
R1 200 000
 
R 51,840
 
R 1244,230
 
R 35,160
 
R 1,265,430
 
R 26,820
 
R 1,287,700
 
R 21,830
 
R 1,309,800
Wonga Finance SA(Pty)Company No.2010/015269/07. A registered Credit Provider.NCRCP5033
 
 

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