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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: "Sir Stevenson George." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <gotekfin@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Feb 2017 00:49:12 -0800
Subject: Available Legal Loan 3%

Are you in search of a legitimate loan? Tired of Seeking Loans and Mortgages? Have you been turned down by your banks ? Do you need a loan to clear
your debts/bills? Then your financial trauma is over. We Offer Loans from $10,000.00 to $100,000,000.00 with 3% interest rate. We are certified and trust worthy. we can help you with financial  assistance. If interested do get back to us via Email: gotekfin@gmail.com
 
Thanks
Sir Stevenson George.

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