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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: "Mr. Herman Daniel"<libertytrustlenders@aol.es>
Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2009 03:32:10 +0200
Subject: 3% Loan Offer....Apply Now

GET A LOAN WITH LOW INTEREST RATE.

Good Day,

We are a Legitimate Reputable Money Lender. Getting a legitimate loan has
always been a huge problem to clients who are financially in needs.
LIBERTY TRUST MORTGAGE has been accredited by the lender's council to give
out loans to local and international clients. We have been given the
privilege to meet your financial needs. The issue of credit shouldn't stop
you from getting the loan that you need and we have made that difference
in the lending industry. We give out loan ranging from US$5, 000.00 to
maximum US$5, 000, 000.00 to individuals in need of financial assistance,
that have a bad credit or in need of money to pay bills, to invest on
business etc.

Services Rendered include:
**Refinance
*Home Improvement
**Investment Loan
*Debt Consolidation
*Business Loans
*Personal Loans
*International Loans.
Please write back if interested.
Upon Response, below is Loan application form
(No credit check, 100% Guaranteed!)

1. Full Name..........
2. Address..........
3. Country..........
4. State................
5. Occupation..........
6. Telephone Number..........
7. Age..........
8. Purpose of loan..........
9. Marital Status..........
10. Sex...............
11. Amount Needed............
12. Loan Duration................

In acknowledgment to these details, you will be sent a well calculated
loan terms and rates for the period of time that you need the loan. Do
note that our loans are charged at 3% interest rate for a minimum period
of 5 years. We do not do any credit check before granting loans. Send your
e-mails to: enquires@aol.es

Thanks for your understanding and waiting to hear from you.

Regards,

Mr. Herman Daniel
Liberty Trust Mortgage.
enquires@aol.es
website: http://www.lendingtree.com

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