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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: "George Adams" <geo.adams112@mail.mn>
Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:01:41 +0200
Subject: Loans For Your Business Start Up


We are Chrysalis Finance an established business, offering Payday Loans and
Cash Advances to people in need of instant cash. We based in spain and has
many years experience in the Payday Loan business and also work with Euro
Compliance Credit Agent. we offer Loans to individuals, Firms and coorperate
bodies at 5% interest rate, loan terms determinant. Loan for developing
businesses a competitive edge. We offer the following kinds of loans *
Personal Loans (Secure and Unsecured) * Business Loans (Secure and
Unsecured) * Educational Loan * Consolidation Loan * Combination Loan
Collateral And Non- Collateral Loans For the Processing of the loan you have
to fill in the information.

Name in Full..................
Country ........................
City ...........................
Address ........................
Occupation ...................
Phone Number .............
Sex ..........................
Marital Status.................
Amount Needed ...................
Loan Duration ......................
Monthly Income ...................

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