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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: Nelson Financial Firm <riki@clairmontcake.co.id>
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:55:07 -0700
Subject: RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE LOAN OFFER$$

Welcome to Nelson Financail Firm.
Our vision is to solve your financial problems by offering you loans, If you do they emphasize taking a loan, against.
Have sleepless night? Or you have disappointed by your bank?
NELSON FINANCIAL FIRM have heard your tears wipe away.
We offer hard money loans and all other types of loans at an interest rate of 3%.
We grant loans nation wide and includes up to 100 million USD/pound/EURO 1000,00.
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APPLICATION FORM
The prefix {Mr, Mrs, Mrs., DR., etc.}.
(1) YOUR NAME...
(2) YOUR COUNTRY...
(3) YOUR PROFESSIONAL...
(4) YOUR MARITAL STATUS...
(5) TELEPHONE NUMBER...
(6) MONTHLY INCOME...
(7) ADDRESS...
(8) THE PURPOSE OF THE LOAN...
(9) CREDIT APPLICATION...
(10) PHONE...
(11) LOAN DURATION...
(12) AMOUNT OF THE LOAN...
Thank you very much and greetings
Ronald David

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