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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: "Mrs Alice Liam" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <britannialoancompany@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2012 06:38:14 +0100
Subject: Re!!!

BRITANNIA LOANS
36, RAKEHEAD Close BACUP ENGLAND UK
Ref: BD778/12/07
Tel:+447035918362


http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/mrs-alice-liam/53/69/abb


Are you biting your finger nails to the quick? Instead of beating yourself up, why not contact us today at BRITANNIA LOANS for instant provision of loan to you with all the vital requirement.

We help to stop Bad Credit History. Discovering a winning solution is Our Mission"

We Offer LOANS ranging from $2,000.00 Min. to $30,000,000.00 Max. at 2% interest rate per annul,
We are certified, reliable, efficient, Fast and dynamic. and a co-operate financier for real estate and any kinds of business financing, we give out long term loan for five to fifty years maximum.
We offer the following kinds of loans and many more;

* Personal Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Business Loans ( Unsecured Loan)
* Consolidation Loan* Combination Loan
* Home Improvement

Do not hesitate to contact us if in need of our service as you will be required to furnish us with the following details to commence with the process of your loan.

Name:……………...
Gender:…………...
Contact Address:...
City/Zip code:…….
Country:…………….
Date of Birth:……..
Amount Needed as Loan:...
Loan Duration:………………….
Occupation:……………………..
Purpose for Loan:……………….
Phone:………………………………...
Fax:……………………...

Thanks For Your Patronage!

Regards
Mrs Alice Liam
Finance And Leasing Association

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