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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: "Guarantee Loans International ©" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <glmi02@foxmail.com>
Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2014 15:35:23 +0100
Subject: Get financial help & soft loans..

Dear Account Holder,

Are you looking for an any purpose loan? Guarantee Loan and Mortgage could help. Whether you are considering a secured or unsecured loan, we could help you find a loan to suit your individual circumstances. You may need to arrange a loan for a new car, a well-deserved holiday, and home improvements, to pay school or university fees, or even debt consolidation. Your loan can be for almost any purpose and your application will be processed quickly to ensure your loan is granted as soon as possible. Once your any purpose loan is granted you are free to spend the money how you wish. With a loan from Guarantee Loan and Mortgage you can borrow between $20,000 and $500,000 at 3% and the repayment period can be for anything from 3 to 25 years, we have many flexible plans on our lending panel that could help you.

Guarantee Loan and Mortgage have access to an extensive range of secured home owner loans, and remortgages that can help you raise money for almost any purpose. Should you be interested feel free to email us requesting how to apply?

Please e-mail or call the below officer:

Contact Name: Mr. Dennis Moore
Email: denmoore9@gmail.com

**** Guarantee Loan And Mortgage International © ****

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