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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: Jim <jim@ccs.cr>
Reply-To: Jim <bgagents1@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2018 02:31:49 -0700
Subject: Re: Cash Loan/BG/SBLC



Dear Sir/Ma,

Are you having one or two difficulties from other financial instrument lender?

As regards to secure the acquisition of BG/SBLC for project financing. I am direct to a private investor specifically for cash loan and BG/SBLC.

As a professional in this industry with over 20years experience, We have a direct genuine provider for BG/ SBLC specifically for lease. I will advise that you seek for a cash loan or BG/SBLC.


Moreover, our loan (Company) will give you the loan without upfront payment at an interest rate of 3%. if interested do not hesitate to contact me to direct you to the loan company, if you need BG/SBLC, kindly indicate in your next mail.

Regards,

Dr. Jeff Robert.

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