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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: "MAY-BANK FINANCES & LOANS" <vslreception@kenya-safari.co.ke>
Reply-To: mbfloans2010@luckymail.com
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:51:36 +0300 (EAT)
Subject: FINANCES & LOANS



The MAY-BANK FINANCES and Loans (M.B.F.L) Malaysia, is a certified Loan
Lending And Bank Firm that offers loan to individuals and co-operate
bodies.Affordable loan @ 3% interest rate available for local and
international borrowers.

Interested Applicants should contact The application desk of the M.B.F.L
at this email:mbfloans2010@luckymail.com for full application proceedings.
Apply now for a Loan? it's quick, easy, and secure!

MAY-BANK FINANCES & LOANS.
©1995-2010 May Bank Finance & Loans.

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