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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: =?us-ascii?Q?nomex=20financial=20trust?= <luk.kunc@seznam.cz>
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:08:43 +0100 (CET)
Subject: =?us-ascii?Q?loan=20offers?=

Hello Customer,

We are NOMEX FINANCIAL TRUST,we give out loan to all categories of persons and corporate establishments like,Schools,Business establishment, other finances and loans aid at moderate percentage.

What are your Financial needs?
Do you need a business loan?
Do you need a personal loan?
Do you need a mortgage loan?
Do you need a huge capital to start off your business proposal or expansion?

Have you lost hope and you think there is no way out, and your financial burdens still persists? Interested persons should contact us via our email for more details.

EMAIL:nomexfinancialtrust0013@gmail.com

Thank you

Mr. Dan Williams
Nomex Financial Trust


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