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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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Fraud email example:

From: credit-mercantile.plc <mike287@mike287.onmicrosoft.com>
Reply-To: <credit-mercantile.plc@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 3 Nov 2013 23:12:15 +0530
Subject: CREDIT MERCANTILE LOAN LENDING HOUSE

CREDIT MERCANTILE LOAN LENDING HOUSE
Contact Address:85 Fleet Street.
London EC4Y 1AE.
United Kingdom.

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major factors that literally stands us out among others here in the U.K.and around the world.

We offer loans ranging from $5,000.00 Min. to $10,000,000.00 Max at 3% interest rate.We offer loans for developing business and to have a competitive edge/business expansion. We are certified,trustworthy, reliable, efficient, Fast and dynamic. A trial will
convince you.....If you are interested in obtaining our loan offer,below is our application form fill and get back to us.
1st INFORMATIONS NEEDED ARE
Full Name:_________________________
Gender:_______________________________
Marital status:_____________________
Contact Address:______________________
City/Zip code:________________________
Country:______________________________
Date of Birth:________________________
Amount Needed as Loan:________________
Loan Duration:________________________
Monthly Income/Yearly Income:_________
Occupation:___________________________
Purpose for Loan:_____________________
Phone:________________________________
Fax:__________________________________

Thanks For Your Patronage!
Email:credit-mercantile.plc@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone:+448719969337

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