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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: Trust Fund Lending <trustfundlending2829@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2015 04:11:38 -0700
Subject: Loan Offer @3% intereste Rate.

Hello,

I am Rodney, a private Loan lender who gives life time opportunity loans.

We offer the right solution to your financial needs, we stand apart
from other lenders because we believe in customer services and we will
stay with you until you get the results you want.

Do you need an urgent loan to clear your debts or you need a capital
loan to improve your business? have you been rejected by banks and
other financial agencies.Or

Are you looking for a fast, easy and safe loan? Search no more as we
are here to make all your financial problems a thing of the past. We
offer different Kinds of loan such as personal loan, small scale loan,
wholesale loan or loan to pay off bills? Or are you looking for a loan
for school fees, Car Loan, House Bill Loan, Wedding Loan or Loan to
start a new business ETC.To invest on business at lower interest rate
of 3%.

I want to also use this medium to inform you that we render reliable
and beneficiary
assistance and will be willing to offer you a loan.
So email us today on: trustfundlending2829@gmail.com to grab yours.

Email: trustfundlending2829@gmail.com

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