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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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Fraud email example:

From: "William" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <williamrobert8972@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:26:01 -0700
Subject: AFFORDABLE LOAN

My Dear,

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Our loans are well insured for maximum security is our priority, Are you losing sleep at nights worrying how to get a Legit Loan Lender? Are you biting your finger nails to the quick? Instead of beating yourself up, contact Mr. William Robert, LOAN CONSULTANT (Loan Services) now, Loan specialists who help stop Bad Credit History, to discover a win solution which is Our Mission.

335 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017-4605
WWW.TOWERSWATSON.COM

William

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