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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: Bridging Finance Loans <alanphilip34@gmail.com>
Reply-To: loansfnnc02@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2021 18:21:16 +0100
Subject: LOAN OFFER!


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Bridging Finance Loans is an independent financial institution. We have
built up an excellent reputation
over the years in providing various types of loans to thousands of our
customers. We Offer guaranteed
loan services of any amount to citizens and non-citizens at 5% interest
rate with No credit check. At
Bridging Finance Loans,

We offer easy personal loans, commercial/business loan, car loan,
leasing/equipment finance, debt
consolidation loan, home loan, for all citizens and non-citizens with
either a good or bad credit history. If
you are interested in our above loan offer, let Bridging Finance Loans,
assist you today… by filling the
below information and return to us by reply to back to us on EMAIL;
loansfnnc02@gmail.com

Contact phone Number:+27632202842

1. Full Names:
2. ID Number:/Pass port
3. Contact Tel No. (Work/cell):
4.3months bank statement or payment slip
5. Monthly Salary:
6. Purpose of loan:
7. Home Address:
8. Country:

Mrs. Vivian N
Chief Application Controller,
Bridging Finance Loan Company
Email;loansfnnc02@gmail.com
Phone number: +27(0)632202842

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