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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: "Firm-Financial Consultant"<info@ffc.us>
Reply-To: <fg11743113@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:56:54 +0100
Subject: RE: LOAN OFFER!!!...

Hello,

Good day and how are you?.

I have a client from Kuwait who’s looking for an individual/group or companies that are in need of business loan for any project or investment financing debts. The loan shall be release to you between 2-3% annual percentage rate (APR) till the loan term elapse.

We shall be guiding you in shortening the usual rigorous loan procedures. You shall also be guided on how to move the granted loan funds into your nominated bank account.

NOTE; (APR) are negotiable before both parties goes on to sign the necessary loan contract agreement.

Should you be interested, please contact my e-mail: fg11743113@gmail.com

Regards,
Henry F. Messinger
Firm-Financial Consultant.

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