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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: "Finance" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <brumafinance@cash4u.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:01:27 +0530
Subject: Bruma Loan

Applying is safe and secure:
 
Every loans application is protected by 128-bit encryption software. In order to process your completed application form, we will
carry out credit reference or other inquiries in accordance with our lending procedures and once you are approved, we will email
or fax A copy of our important information, data protection act and uses of data information sheet will then request your transfer
banking coordinates for a bank to bank transfer, however it is important that you read these before proceeding.
 
Attached is the applications form, click on the attached file for your applications process. By completing and submitting this
application you agree to the above and confirm that all the information provided by you is true and completed and that you are
at least 18 years of age. Note: Credit facility approval is subject to standard affordability and National credit Act requirement as
well as Bruma Finance Loan standard credit granting criteria.
 
What are the benefits of choosing a loan with Bruma Finance Loans?
 
South African Applicant;
 
1. Get the cash in your account within 24-48 hours
2. Get loans from R10, 000 to 10 Million Rands
3. Payback a set monthly amount over 1 to 20 years
4. Fixed interest rate to help your budget!
International Applicant;
1. Get the cash in your account within 24-48 hours
2. Get loans from $1,000 to 1 Million Dollars
3. Payback a set monthly amount over 1 to 25 years
4. Fixed interest rate to help your budget!
 
Welcome to our family of customers.
Tel: +27763053154
Email: brumafinance@cash4u.com
Regards Andries Coetzee

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