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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. Dean" <owner@dogsinn.jp>
Reply-To: cash_financial@outlook.com
Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2017 23:48:14 -0700
Subject: Fill Out The Application Form.

We are Cash Financial Loan Company given out loans with an interest rate of 2.5%

per annual and within the amount of $5000.00 to $800,000,000.00 as the loan offer.

100% Project Funding with secured and unsecured loans are available. We are

guaranteed in giving out financial services to our numerous clients all over the

world. With our flexible lending packages, loans can be processed and funds

transferred to the borrower within the shortest time possible. We operate under

clear and understandable terms and we offer loans of all kinds to interested clients,

firms, companies, and all kinds of business organizations, private individuals and

real estate investors. Just complete the form below and get back to us as we expect

your swift and immediate response. EMAIL:( cash_financial@outloo.com )

Fill Out The Application Form.

1) Full name:
2) Country:
3) Amount Needed:
4) Duration of loan:
5) Monthly income:
6) Phone number:

Email: cash_financial@outlook.com

Greetings
Dean B, Jackson

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