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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: "UNIVERSAL SPV" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <universalspv@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2017 17:23:07 -0700
Subject: Funding Capital available and approved for your project

Sir,

It has been noted that you and your company might be in need of a Loan from a reputable/reliable source with capital to fund your projects, Universal SPV & Investment Group will Offer Long term loan of 5 to 10 years term with 3.5% interest per annum , send us the specific amount of loan you need,The minimum we can loan to individual is $1,000,000.00. and maximum is $5,000,000.00. for corporation minimum is $5,000,000.00. and maximum is $500,000,000.00. For a higher figure you will have to contact us to discuss this.
There is a standard application process for financing for companies or entrepreneur, foreign or domestic, seeking to establish a new venture or expand an existing enterprise for investment purposes can approach for funds This is best done by complying with our terms and conditions for financing, and by submitting an investment proposal and a project plan.
Attached is the loan application form in word format fill it correctly and return back. Note that if your project is approved for funding by the team,you will be required to obtain a guaranteed bond from a reputable Insurance Company in England and Wales for the security of your loan.

Write us back on: rajsvetaworld@gmail.com

Yours Faithfully,

Jessica Palmer.
Client Care & Support.

UNIVERSAL LOANS.
BARCLAYS BACKED FUNDING.

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