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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: "Mr Wils" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <c.loans.incc@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2016 21:20:33 -0400
Subject: LOAN APPLICATION

Do you need a financial help....are you losing sleep at nights worrying how to get a Legit Loan to begin a business or enlarge the existing one: Contact us today for your loan offers with the best interest rate of 2%

Our loans are fast and reliable.... contact us on: c.loans.incc@gmail.com

Just fill this little form and send to the above email
Name:
Loan Amount:
Expected Repayment Duration:
Country of Residence
Tel Number

MR WILS MONGA
MANAGER

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