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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: "KADIR LOAN AGENCY"<kadir_loaners009@sify.com>
Reply-To: <k.kadir_lenders9@sify.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2009 01:07:19 -0700
Subject: LOAN OFFER...APPLY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dear: Sir/Madam,

I Am Mr Bin Dauwat, a private loan lender, i am offering a loan at a maximum low rate of 3%, both secure and unsecure. The Minimum amount you can borrow is $4,000.00 to $10.000,000.00, US Dollars, Pounds and Euros, every interested applicant should contact us via E-mail: k.kadir_lenders9@sify.com for more information.

BORROWER INFORMATION NEEDED:

Please, do provide us with the Following information if interested:
Full Name: .........................
Gender: .............................
Contact Address:..................
Country: ................................
Occupation.......................
Loan Amount Needed:.............
Loan Duration: ....................
Phone:.......
Mobile.......

All replies should be forwarded to the Company's Email Address: k.kadir_lenders9@sify.com for urgent application.

Best Regards,
Mr Bin Dauwat
General Consultant
KADIR LOAN AGENCY
Phone Number: +60102765385

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