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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: "Sheikh Wahab Ahmad " <spam@marsa-pe.com>
Reply-To: sheikhwahab@islamicfb.com
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2019 11:56:45 -0700
Subject: Do you need a Loan?

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Dear Sir/Ma,

I am Mr. Sheikh Wahab Ahmad the Loan Payment Officer to Islamic First Bank. Are you in Need of a Loan?Do you need financial Help? Do you
need a Business Loan or do you need a Refinance Loan? Now you have an answer to you financial Problems now.

I offer Loans @ low interest 3% rate.Interested persons should please contact me with your necessary details for more information ( Name, Loan Amount, Loan duration, Country & Phone Number)

Following your response, I’ll get back to you immediately with further information on how to go about processing and approving the loan.

A very nice day is my wish to you.

Regards,
Mr. Sheikh Wahab Ahmad
Head, Corporate Banking & Public Sector
Loan Payment Officer
For: Management.
Cell & WhatsAPP +15593826918

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